甏 (bèng) - A large earthenware jar or urn, typically used

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A large earthenware jar or urn, typically used for storing food, liquids, or other goods.

A large earthenware jar or urn, typically used

Usage highlights

Earthenware jarVegetable jarWine jarSalt jarJar lidLarge jar

Synonyms

  • 瓮— urn; earthen jar
  • 缸— vat; large jar
  • 坛— jar; earthenware pot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The family stored pickled vegetables in a large earthenware jar (菜甏).
  • They used a wine jar (酒甏) to ferment rice wine.
  • This antique jar (老甏) is a valuable collectible.

Collocations

  • Earthenware jar(甏)
  • Vegetable jar(菜甏)
  • Wine jar(酒甏)
  • Salt jar(盐甏)
  • Jar lid(甏盖)
  • Large jar(大甏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Chinese households for food preservation, especially pickling and fermenting.
  • Commonly made from clay, reflecting traditional Chinese pottery and storage techniques.
  • Often associated with rural or traditional kitchenware, less common in modern urban settings.

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