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缸

Mandarin · pinyin gāng

jar
vat
classifier for loads of laundry
Classifier: 口 kǒu

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缸: gāng · earthenware jug, crock; cistern

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gong1

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character · Etymology 1

vat; crock; jar (usually with a large opening and small bottom, made of clay, porcelain, enamel, glass, etc.) (Classifier: 口 m)
pot-shaped vessel
(compound-of) compound of sand, clay, etc. for making earthenware
tank; tub

character · Etymology 2

(Teochew) jar; vase

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