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坛子
tánzi
Description
坛子是一种口小肚大的容器，用来装酒、菜或水。
A 坛子 is a container with a narrow mouth and a large belly, used to hold wine, dishes, or water.
很多人用坛子来做泡菜。
Many people use 坛子 to make pickled vegetables.
Meanings
坛子tánzi
jar; earthen jar with a small mouth
妈妈把泡菜放进坛子里。
Mom put the pickles into the jar.
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Notes
- Etymology
坛 (altar/jar) + noun suffix 子; 子 is unstressed (neutral tone).
- Nuance
坛子 is round and clay-made, unlike 瓶子 (bottle) or 罐子 (can/tin).
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