罈 (tán) - Jar — a large earthenware jar, vat, or

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Jar — a large earthenware jar, vat, or crock used for storing food, wine, or other items.

Jar — a large earthenware jar, vat, or

Usage highlights

Earthenware jarWine jarPickle jarAltar jarVinegar jarSalt jar

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, can, pot
  • 瓮— urn, earthen jar
  • 缸— vat, crock

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They stored pickled vegetables in the earthenware jar (泡菜罈).
  • The wine jar was sealed for years (酒罈).
  • He bought a large jar for brewing vinegar (醋罈).
  • The antique jar was valuable (古董罈).

Collocations

  • Earthenware jar(陶罈)
  • Wine jar(酒罈)
  • Pickle jar(泡菜罈)
  • Altar jar(祭罈)
  • Vinegar jar(醋罈)
  • Salt jar(鹽罈)

Idioms

  • Break the jar and sink the boat(破釜沉舟)
  • As if facing a formidable enemy(如臨大敵)
  • A jar of wine and a fishing rod(一罈酒一竿綸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used for storing fermented foods, wine, and pickles in Chinese households.
  • Often appears in historical contexts as containers for wine or ceremonial items.
  • Represents traditional preservation methods and craftsmanship in pottery.

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