ong3甕瓮
Jyutpingong3
Yaleong
Definition
An urn, crock, or jar; ceramic vessel used for storing water, wine, or food.
colloquialfoodhome
How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional, heavy-duty earthenware vessels often used for fermentation or long-term storage. While modern plastic containers have largely replaced them in household settings, the term remains common in descriptions of traditional kitchens or historical contexts.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This urn is filled with a lot of aged Shaoxing wine.
The urn has a hole in it, and all the water is leaking out.
Related words
Common phrases
barbican (a defensive fortification)
like catching a turtle in a jar (a sure win)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 缸, which is generally larger and often used for broader storage purposes like rice or pickling vegetables, whereas 甕 implies a narrower opening or a more specific vessel shape.
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Grammar guides
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