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This term is more common in formal contexts, especially when discussing architecture or historical sites. A common mistake is confusing it with 砖 (zhuān), which means 'brick' but does not imply the glazed quality.
Although 甓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be associated with other HSK words related to construction and architecture. Focus on the radicals and components to help memorize similar characters.
Learners often confuse 甓 with similar characters like 瓦 (wǎ), which means 'tile' but not specifically glazed. A wrong example would be saying '我买了很多瓦' (I bought many glazed tiles) instead of '甓'.
Pronunciation of 甓
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Etymology of 甓
pottery
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Case file: 甓
- 1The meaning half瓦 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half辟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaypottery
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 甓
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How to say bricks, glazed tiles in Chinese
“bricks, glazed tiles” in Chinese is甓
甓 (pì) refers to a type of glazed tile or brick commonly used in traditional Chinese architecture. These tiles are often decorative and can be seen in historical buildings, adding both aesthetic and functional value.
When to use 甓
This term is more common in formal contexts, especially when discussing architecture or historical sites. A common mistake is confusing it with 砖 (zhuān), which means 'brick' but does not imply the glazed quality.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 甓 with similar characters like 瓦 (wǎ), which means 'tile' but not specifically glazed. A wrong example would be saying '我买了很多瓦' (I bought many glazed tiles) instead of '甓'.
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Word Family of 甓
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Frequently Asked Questions about 甓
甓 refers specifically to glazed tiles, often used decoratively, while 砖 refers to regular bricks without a glaze.
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