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匋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
匋táopotteryzg, 8 strokes, radical 勹
táo(tao2) T2
  1. 1pottery
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March 24, 2026

匋táo(tao2)

The character 匋 (táo) refers specifically to pottery or ceramic objects. It is often used in contexts related to traditional pottery-making, art, and culture in China, highlighting the craftsmanship and artistic value of ceramic items.

Strokes8Radical勹
Cultural Note

Pottery holds significant cultural importance in China, with historical styles like Ming and Qing ceramics being highly valued both domestically and internationally. The craft of pottery is celebrated in many festivals and exhibitions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a potter shaping a beautiful clay vessel (the character looks like a potter's wheel with a roof over it). The sound 'táo' can be remembered by associating it with 'tall pottery' that brings height and beauty to a table.

Meanings of 匋

táo(tao2)
1pottery
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About 匋

匋Simplified
8Strokes
勹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 匋

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more appropriate for formal discussions about art or ceramics. Be cautious with pronunciation, as similar-sounding characters may lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Since 匋 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners can connect this word to related terms like 陶器 (táoqì), which means 'ceramics' or 'pottery.' Focus on recognizing its usage in specialized contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 匋 with similar characters due to its uncommon usage. For example, confusing it with 陶 (táo), which also means pottery but is more commonly used. Correct usage involves understanding the context in which 匋 appears.

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Pronunciation of 匋

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Etymology of 匋

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 缶 represents the meaning and 勹 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

pottery

Semantic (meaning)缶
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Phonetic (sound)勹
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Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 匋

Phonosemantic compound. 缶 represents the meaning and 勹 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half缶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half勹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaypottery
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 匋?

Decomposition of 匋

IDS Structure⿹勹缶
匋Full Character
=
勹bao1
enclosing
缶fou3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 匋?

How to say pottery in Chinese

“pottery” in Chinese is匋táo

The character 匋 (táo) refers specifically to pottery or ceramic objects. It is often used in contexts related to traditional pottery-making, art, and culture in China, highlighting the craftsmanship and artistic value of ceramic items.

When to use 匋

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more appropriate for formal discussions about art or ceramics. Be cautious with pronunciation, as similar-sounding characters may lead to confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 匋 with similar characters due to its uncommon usage. For example, confusing it with 陶 (táo), which also means pottery but is more commonly used. Correct usage involves understanding the context in which 匋 appears.

Write 匋

匋

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Word Family of 匋

Words Containing This Character1
匋táopottery
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Compound Meaning

What does 匋 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 匋

It is pronounced as 'táo'.

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