tou4 ci4陶瓷
Jyutpingtou4 ci4
Yaletòuh chìh
Definition
Pottery and porcelain; ceramics; clay works that have been fired in a kiln.
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How it's used
Refers broadly to both pottery and porcelain items, often used in formal or artistic contexts. While it describes the material, it is frequently used to categorize decorative objects or kitchenware. Unlike everyday household items, it carries a sense of craftsmanship or fragility.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
This ceramic ornament is very exquisite.
Do you like doing pottery?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe plastic or glass items, as it strictly refers to clay-based materials fired in a kiln. Learners sometimes confuse it with general terms for kitchenware like 碗碟.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
