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紫砂壺

简紫砂壶 · 繁紫砂壺

Mandarin · pinyin zǐ shā hú

zisha teapot; Yixing teapot

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紫: zǐ · purple, violet; amethyst; surname
砂: shā · sand; pebbles, gravel; gritty
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壶: hú · jar, pot, jug, vase; surname

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3–1–2 · zi3 sha1 hu2

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