甕 (wèng) - Wèng — a large earthenware jar, urn, or

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甕 · wèng

Wèng — a large earthenware jar, urn, or vat, typically used for storing liquids or grains.

Wèng — a large earthenware jar, urn, or

Usage highlights

Wine jarWater jarUrn for ashesJar lidBreak the jar to save the childJar mouth

Synonyms

  • 缸— vat, jar
  • 罈— earthen jar, crock
  • 壺— pot, kettle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wine was stored in a large jar (酒甕).
  • They broke the vat to save the child (甕中捉鳖).
  • He was trapped inside the urn (甕中之鳖).
  • The kitchen had a water jar (水甕).

Collocations

  • Wine jar(酒甕)
  • Water jar(水甕)
  • Urn for ashes(骨灰甕)
  • Jar lid(甕蓋)
  • Break the jar to save the child(甕中捉鳖)
  • Jar mouth(甕口)

Idioms

  • Catch a turtle in a jar — an easy catch(甕中捉鳖)
  • A turtle in a jar — trapped with no escape(甕中之鳖)
  • Please don't smash the vat to save a child — don't use extreme measures for a small problem(請勿甕中捉鳖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used for storage of wine, water, pickles, and grains in Chinese households.
  • Appears in idioms and stories, often symbolizing confinement or an easy target.
  • Associated with ancient Chinese pottery and ceramic art forms.

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