Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
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。
我们常说茶壶、水壶，也可以用“壶”来数装满的水或茶。
Meanings
壶hú
pot or kettle for water, tea, etc.
这个茶壶很漂亮。
一壶yì hú
a potful (measure word for pot contents)
我泡了一壶茶。
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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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