jau6釉

Jyutpingjau6
Yaleyauh

Definition

Glaze applied to porcelain or ceramics.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the glassy coating applied to ceramic surfaces. It is primarily used in technical or artistic contexts related to pottery and ceramics rather than everyday conversation. When discussing the finish of an object, people often use more general terms like 面 or 表面 unless they are specifically talking about the craft.

Examples

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The glaze on this bowl is very beautiful.
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Which type of glaze do you like more?

Common phrases

to apply glaze
crackle glaze

Grammar color guide

Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector

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