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甏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
甏bànga squat jar for holding wine, sauces, etcng, 16 strokes, radical 瓦, rank #69116, Very Hard
甏bànga squat jar for holding wine, sauces etcunknown, 16 strokes, radical 瓦, rank #69116, Very Hard
甏bènga squat jar for holding wine, sauces, etcng, 16 strokes, radical 瓦, rank #69116, Very Hard
甏bènga squat jar for holding wine, sauces etcunknown, 16 strokes, radical 瓦, rank #69116, Very Hard
bèng(beng4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1a squat jar for holding wine, sauces, etc
  2. 2a squat jar for holding wine, sauces etc
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March 24, 2026

甏bèng(beng4)

The character 甏 (bèng) refers to a squat jar traditionally used for holding liquids such as wine or sauces. These jars are significant in Chinese culinary practices, often associated with fermentation and storage of various condiments. While not frequently used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about traditional Chinese cuisine or pottery.

Strokes16Radical瓦Frequency#69116DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, jars like 甏 are vital for storing fermented foods, reflecting the importance of fermentation in Chinese culinary practices, especially in dishes like pickles and sauces.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big, round jar (甏) that looks like it’s been squished down (the shape is squat). Picture it filled with rich, fragrant sauces, ready to enhance a meal. The 'bèng' sound can remind you of a 'bong' sound, which could be the sound of a cork popping off a wine jar.

Meanings of 甏

bèng(beng4)
primary
1a squat jar for holding wine, sauces, etc
2a squat jar for holding wine, sauces etc
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About 甏

甏Simplified
16Strokes
瓦Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Since 甏 is a relatively specialized term, it is more commonly found in formal contexts or literature rather than in everyday speech. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone (e.g., saying 'bāng' instead of 'bèng') can change the meaning entirely. Collocations may include terms for different types of sauces or wines.

HSK Study Tips

Although 甏 is not found in the official HSK levels, it connects to themes of food and storage, which are relevant in beginner and intermediate levels. Students should focus on expanding their vocabulary around culinary terms, as well as understanding the context in which 甏 is used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 甏 with similar-sounding characters, such as 磅 (bàng), which means 'pound' in weight. Ensure you practice the correct pronunciation and context to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 甏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

pottery

Semantic (meaning)瓦
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Phonetic (sound)彭
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Case file: 甏

  1. 1The meaning half瓦 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half彭 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaypottery
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 甏

IDS Structure⿱彭瓦
甏Full Character
=
彭Peng2
top
瓦wa3
bottom
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How to say a squat jar for holding wine, sauces, etc in Chinese

“a squat jar for holding wine, sauces, etc” in Chinese is甏bàng

The character 甏 (bèng) refers to a squat jar traditionally used for holding liquids such as wine or sauces. These jars are significant in Chinese culinary practices, often associated with fermentation and storage of various condiments. While not frequently used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about traditional Chinese cuisine or pottery.

When to use 甏

Since 甏 is a relatively specialized term, it is more commonly found in formal contexts or literature rather than in everyday speech. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone (e.g., saying 'bāng' instead of 'bèng') can change the meaning entirely. Collocations may include terms for different types of sauces or wines.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 甏 with similar-sounding characters, such as 磅 (bàng), which means 'pound' in weight. Ensure you practice the correct pronunciation and context to avoid confusion.

Write 甏

甏

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Word Family of 甏

Words Containing This Character1
甏bènga squat jar for holding wine, sauces etc
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Compound Meaning

What does 甏 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 甏

You might say, '这个甏里装着酱油' (This jar contains soy sauce) when talking about cooking.

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