壶 (hú) — pot, kettle; (classifier) for the liquid content of a pot or kettle (e.g., 一壶茶 a pot of tea)
Definition
壶 (hú) is a pot or kettle used for brewing or serving liquids like tea or water. Compared with 锅 (cooking pan/wok) and 罐 (sealed jar/can), 壶 refers to an open vessel for liquids with a spout or handle.
noun
potkettle
classifier
for the liquid content of a pot or kettle (e.g., 一壶茶 a pot of tea)
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 壶。Zhè ge hú shì shǒu gōng zuò de.This pot is handmade.
- 壶。Tā pào le yì hú chá.He brewed a pot of tea.
- 壶。hú De gài zi bú jiàn le.The lid of the pot is missing.
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