() — (bound form) basin, wide-mouthed jar or pot

Definition

A bound morph meaning a wide-mouthed basin or jar — never used alone; always part of a compound like 痰盂 (spittoon) or 水盂 (water basin).

bound form
(bound form) basinwide-mouthed jar or pot

Examples

  • Tā bǎ tán yú ná zǒu le.
    He took the spittoon away.
  • Shū zhuō shàng fàng zhe yí gè shuǐ yú.
    There is a water basin on the desk.
  • Zhè ge gǔ dài qīng tóng yú fēi cháng zhēn guì.
    This ancient bronze basin is very precious.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.