Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
罐
guàn
Description
"罐"是一种圆圆的容器，可以用来装水、茶叶或者食物。
"罐" is a round container that can hold water, tea, or food.
很多饮料和食物都放在铁做的罐里卖。
Many drinks and foods are sold in iron罐s.
Meanings
罐guàn
jar; pot; jug (a round container)
桌子上有一个装糖的罐。
There is a jar of sugar on the table.
罐guàn
can; tin (of food or drink)
我买了一罐可乐。
I bought a can of cola.
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Notes
- Etymology
缶 (pottery/vessel) gives the meaning; the right side gives the sound.
- Nuance
often used with 头 as 罐头, meaning canned food.
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