陶瓷

• Pinyin: táo cí
• Desglose de hanzi: 陶 = 阝(mound) + 匋 (pottery); 瓷 = 次 (secondary) + 瓦 (tile, pottery)

Significado

Cerámica; loza y porcelana.

Encompasses both earthenware (陶) and porcelain (瓷). China is historically famous for ceramics, especially blue-and-white porcelain from Jingdezhen. Used in art, tableware, and construction materials.

Ejemplos

1. 景德镇的陶瓷工艺闻名世界，每年吸引无数游客前来参观。
2. 这套陶瓷餐具是手工制作的，每一件都独一无二。
3. 博物馆里陈列着各个朝代的陶瓷精品，让人叹为观止。

Guía de uso

Contexto: art, crafts, culture, trade

Tono: appreciative

Correcto

• 中国陶瓷享誉全球。(Chinese ceramics are renowned worldwide.)
• 这件陶瓷很值钱。(This piece of ceramics is very valuable.)

Incorrecto

• 把塑料餐具说成'陶瓷' (Don't call plastic dishes 陶瓷 — ceramics are specifically clay-based)

Origen e historia

陶 refers to earthenware, 瓷 refers to porcelain — together representing the full range of ceramic arts.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal