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罐 is a phono-semantic compound character and the simplified form of the earlier 鑵. The left side, 缶 (fou), is a semantic radical denoting earthenware pottery, while the right side, 雚, functions as the phonetic indicator. The older form 鑵 carried the metal radical 金, hinting at metal vessels before simplification. The character's core meaning refers to a jar, jug, pitcher, or pot, originally ceramic containers for liquids and other substances. In modern usage, the term has extended to metal cans, glass jars, and various cylindrical receptacles. This semantic expansion reflects the historical evolution from traditional pottery storage to contemporary containers of diverse materials, while the radical 缶 still anchors the character in its ancient earthenware roots.
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我买了一个罐子。
罐子里有糖果。
请打开那个罐头。
易拉罐很方便。
他把钱存进储蓄罐。
这个玻璃罐是用来装饼干的。
如果你有易拉罐，可以回收它们。
那个锈迹斑斑的铁罐曾经装过茶叶。
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