罁 (gāng) - Gang — an archaic or dialectal variant of

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gāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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罁 · gāng

Gang — an archaic or dialectal variant of 缸 (gāng), meaning a large earthenware jar, vat, or urn.

Gang — an archaic or dialectal variant of

Usage highlights

Water jarWine vatGrain storage jarCeramic urnLarge earthenware jarJar mouth

Synonyms

  • 缸— vat, jar, crock (standard form)
  • 瓮— urn, earthen jar
  • 罐— pot, can, jar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient water jar(水罁)
  • A large wine vat(酒罁)
  • A storage jar for grains(米罁)
  • A ceramic urn(陶瓷罁)

Collocations

  • Water jar(水罁)
  • Wine vat(酒罁)
  • Grain storage jar(米罁)
  • Ceramic urn(陶瓷罁)
  • Large earthenware jar(大罁)
  • Jar mouth(罁口)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in historical texts or regional dialects as an alternative form of 缸.
  • Represents traditional ceramic and pottery craftsmanship in ancient China.
  • Used for storing various household and agricultural commodities like water, wine, and grains.

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