罀 (zhao) - A rare character meaning a small earthenware jar & archaic variant of 罐 (jar, pot, can).

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罀 · zhao

A rare character meaning a small earthenware jar or pot;

archaic variant of 罐 (jar, pot, can).

A rare character meaning a small earthenware jararchaic variant of 罐 (jar, pot, can).

Usage highlights

small jarearthenware potancient vesselceramic jarburial jar

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, pot, can (modern equivalent)
  • 壺— pot, kettle, vase
  • 瓶— bottle, vase, jar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient burial site contained a small earthenware jar (罀).
  • The character 罀 is an archaic form of 罐 (jar).
  • In some classical texts, 罀 refers to a type of vessel (器皿).

Collocations

  • small jar(小罀)
  • earthenware pot(陶罀)
  • ancient vessel(古罀)
  • ceramic jar(瓷罀)
  • burial jar(葬罀)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in ancient texts and archaeological contexts as a term for small containers.
  • Represents early Chinese pottery and vessel-making traditions.
  • Its usage declined over time, largely replaced by 罐 in modern Chinese.

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