🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

陶器

Pronunciation / Transliteration: táoqì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Earthenware/ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"陶器在中国的历史中占有重要地位。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Pottery made from clay that is fired at a low temperature, resulting in a porous and often unglazed surface.

    "The artist created beautiful earthenware pots that were perfect for planting flowers."
  2. 2

    A type of ceramic that is typically less durable than stoneware or porcelain.

    "The earthenware dishes were charming but needed to be handled with care."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'earthenware' originates from the Old English 'earthen', meaning 'made of earth', combined with 'ware', which refers to manufactured articles. The use of earthenware dates back to ancient civilizations, where clay was molded and fired to create durable pottery.

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