罌 (yīng) - jar, pot, vessel & specifically refers to a small-mouthed jar or pot.

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yīng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

罌 · yīng

jar, pot, vessel;

specifically refers to a small-mouthed jar or pot.

jar, pot, vesselspecifically refers to a small-mouthed jar or pot.

Usage highlights

wine jarearthenware jarporcelain jarmedicine jarstorage jarjar with a small mouth

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, pot, can
  • 瓶— bottle, vase
  • 壺— pot, kettle, teapot

Antonyms

  • 散— scattered, dispersed (opposite of contained/stored)
  • 開— open (opposite of sealed/contained)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient wine jar (罌) was unearthed at the archaeological site.
  • She collects antique porcelain jars (瓷罌).
  • They stored grain in large earthenware pots (瓦罌).
  • The pharmacist used a small jar (藥罌) for storing herbs.

Collocations

  • wine jar(酒罌)
  • earthenware jar(瓦罌)
  • porcelain jar(瓷罌)
  • medicine jar(藥罌)
  • storage jar(儲罌)
  • jar with a small mouth(小口罌)

Idioms

  • To plug one's ears while stealing a bell (掩耳盜鈴) - sometimes referenced with objects like jars/bells
  • A frog at the bottom of a well (井底之蛙) - the well being a contained space like a jar
  • To draw water with a bamboo basket (竹籃打水一場空) - contrasting with proper storage in jars

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 罌 was commonly used for storing wine, grains, and other commodities in ancient China.
  • The character appears in archaeological contexts and historical texts describing storage vessels.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 藥罌 (medicine jars) were used to store herbs and preparations.

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