Definitions
earthen jar with long neck
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The character 罃 is a compound that combines the semantic radical 缶 (fǒu, 'earthenware jar or pottery vessel') at the bottom with the net radical 罒 (wǎng) and other components on top. This arrangement designates a large-bellied ceramic container or pitcher with a narrow neck and a small opening, used for storing liquids. The 缶 radical directly signals the object's material and functional category, while the full character structure visually and semantically evokes the bulbous shape and purpose of a specific historical type of jar or bottle.
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