About
盂 refers to a broad, shallow container like a basin or bowl, historically used for liquids or food. It is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic radical 皿 (dish/vessel) at the bottom places it within the category of domestic containers, while the top component 于 provides the pronunciation 'yú'. The character describes various household receptacles, from spittoons to monks' begging bowls, with its meaning consistently tied to its shape and practical function.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
他把痰吐进痰盂里。
这个痰盂是陶瓷做的。
医院里每个病房都有痰盂。
清洁工每天清洗痰盂两次。
如果你需要痰盂，请告诉我。
医生检查了他的肾盂是否健康。
在古代，盂常用于祭祀仪式。
这个青铜盂的纹饰非常精美，反映了当时的工艺水平。