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Be cautious not to confuse 坯 (pī) with similar-sounding words or characters, as it is a specific term in ceramics. It is used in more formal contexts related to pottery and manufacturing. Common collocations include 坯体 (pī tǐ, 'unfired body') or 坯料 (pī liào, 'raw material').
While 坯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 and 4 words related to materials and crafts. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in crafting and manufacturing contexts as well as learning related terms.
Learners often confuse 坯 (pī) with similar characters like 批 (pī, 'to approve') or 皮 (pí, 'skin'). Ensure you remember that 坯 specifically relates to clay and pottery, not approval or skin.
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Etymology of 坯
earth
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How to say clay; unburnt earthenware in Chinese
“clay; unburnt earthenware” in Chinese is坯
The character 坯 (pī) refers to unburnt clay or earthenware, often used in pottery before it is fired. It can also denote a semifinished product or a blank form, such as a coin that has not yet been minted. In practical contexts, it is commonly used in discussions about ceramics or construction materials.
When to use 坯
Be cautious not to confuse 坯 (pī) with similar-sounding words or characters, as it is a specific term in ceramics. It is used in more formal contexts related to pottery and manufacturing. Common collocations include 坯体 (pī tǐ, 'unfired body') or 坯料 (pī liào, 'raw material').
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Learners often confuse 坯 (pī) with similar characters like 批 (pī, 'to approve') or 皮 (pí, 'skin'). Ensure you remember that 坯 specifically relates to clay and pottery, not approval or skin.
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Grammar Patterns of 坯
坯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他用拉____轮机把一团粘土加工成了一只碗.
He throws a bowl from a ball of clay.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 坯
While 坯 specifically refers to unburnt clay or semifinished products, other terms like 陶 (táo) refer to finished pottery.
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