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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埕chénga large, pear-shaped earthenware jarg, 10 strokes, radical 土
埕chéngearthen jarunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土
chéng(cheng2)cheng T2
  1. 1a large, pear-shaped earthenware jar
  2. 2earthen jar
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March 24, 2026

埕chéng(cheng2)

The character 埕 (chéng) refers to a large, pear-shaped earthenware jar traditionally used for storage, particularly in rural areas of China. It is commonly associated with the storing of grains, liquids, or fermented products, and is part of the broader category of pottery used in daily life.

Strokes10Radical土
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, pottery plays a vital role in daily life and customs, especially in rural settings where traditional methods of food storage are still practiced. The 埕 jar symbolizes a connection to agricultural heritage and resourcefulness.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant pear-shaped jar that holds treasures. The character 埕 looks like a sturdy container with a wide base and a narrow top, reminiscent of the shape of a pear. Visualize it filled with rice or pickled vegetables to remember its purpose.

Meanings of 埕

chéng(cheng2)
1a large, pear-shaped earthenware jar
2earthen jar
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About 埕

埕Simplified
10Strokes
土Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 埕

Usage Notes

This term is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more likely to appear in literature or discussions about traditional pottery. Be careful with pronunciation; the third tone can easily be confused with the second tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 埕 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be related to other words about pottery and storage. Students should focus on recognizing the character's structure and how it connects to cultural practices involving traditional vessels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埕 with other pottery-related characters like 瓶 (píng, bottle) or 缸 (gāng, jar), as they may not grasp the specific shape and use. For example, using 埕 when you mean 瓶 would be incorrect, as they refer to different types of containers.

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Etymology of 埕

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)呈
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Origin

埕 = 土 + 呈. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 埕

IDS Structure⿰土呈
埕Full character
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土Tu3
left
呈cheng2
right
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How to say a large, pear-shaped earthenware jar in Chinese

“a large, pear-shaped earthenware jar” in Chinese is埕chéng

The character 埕 (chéng) refers to a large, pear-shaped earthenware jar traditionally used for storage, particularly in rural areas of China. It is commonly associated with the storing of grains, liquids, or fermented products, and is part of the broader category of pottery used in daily life.

When to use 埕

This term is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more likely to appear in literature or discussions about traditional pottery. Be careful with pronunciation; the third tone can easily be confused with the second tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 埕 with other pottery-related characters like 瓶 (píng, bottle) or 缸 (gāng, jar), as they may not grasp the specific shape and use. For example, using 埕 when you mean 瓶 would be incorrect, as they refer to different types of containers.

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Word Family of 埕

Words containing this character2
埕chéngearthen jar
盐埕区Yancheng district of Kaohsiung city 高雄市[Gāo​xióng​shì], south Taiwan鹽埕區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 埕

埕 specifically refers to a pear-shaped earthenware jar, while other terms might describe jars made from different materials or with different shapes.

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