礶 (guàn) - Jar, pot, can, tin — a container, typically

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礶 · guàn

Jar, pot, can, tin — a container, typically cylindrical, used for storing food, liquids, or other substances.

Jar, pot, can, tin — a container, typically

Usage highlights

Tea canisterFood canGlass jarStorage potTin canCeramic jar

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, can, pot (standard simplified form)
  • 瓶— bottle, vase
  • 壶— pot, kettle, teapot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A can of soda(汽水礶)
  • A jar of pickles(腌菜礶)
  • A pot of tea(茶礶)
  • A storage jar(储物礶)

Collocations

  • Tea canister(茶礶)
  • Food can(食品礶)
  • Glass jar(玻璃礶)
  • Storage pot(储物礶)
  • Tin can(铁礶)
  • Ceramic jar(陶瓷礶)

Idioms

  • Break the cauldrons and sink the boats(破釜沉舟)
  • As if seeing a turtle in a jar(瓮中捉鳖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for storage of food, tea, and other commodities in Chinese households.
  • Associated with traditional Chinese medicine where herbs were stored in ceramic jars.
  • In modern usage, often refers to canned goods and packaged containers.

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