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壶
hú
Description
“壶”是一种装水或茶的东西，一般有一个把手和一个口。
"壶" is a container for water or tea, usually with a handle and a spout.
我们常说茶壶、水壶，也可以用“壶”来数装满的水或茶。
We often say tea壶 or water壶, and "壶" can also be used to count filled containers of water or tea.
Meanings
壶hú
pot or kettle for water, tea, etc.
这个茶壶很漂亮。
This teapot is very beautiful.
一壶yì hú
a potful (measure word for pot contents)
我泡了一壶茶。
I brewed a pot of tea.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictographic character originally depicting a vessel with a lid and body.
- Nuance
壶 has a spout/handle for pouring; 瓶 (bottle) is for storing.
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