jau6 tou4釉陶
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Definition
Glazed pottery.
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How it's used
釉陶 refers specifically to pottery that has been coated with a glaze before firing, distinguishing it from unglazed earthenware. While it is a technical term often found in museum contexts or art history, it remains the standard way to describe such items in Cantonese. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing crafts or antiques.
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This piece of glazed pottery is beautiful, where did you buy it?
He really likes collecting glazed pottery, his house is full of it.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
