瓦

• Pinyin: wǎ
• Desglose de hanzi: 瓦 = pictograph of two S-shaped interlocking roof tiles seen from above

Significado

teja; vatio (W)

As 瓦 (roof tile): a key feature of traditional Chinese architecture, especially the grey curved tiles (青瓦) of south China and the glazed tiles (琉璃瓦) of imperial buildings. Culturally associated with traditional housing and heritage. As a unit: abbreviation for 瓦特 (watt), used in electricity.

Ejemplos

1. 古镇里的青砖黑瓦是江南建筑最典型的特征。
2. 这栋楼的屋顶经过修缮，换上了新瓦，焕然一新。
3. 这个灯泡是60瓦的，换成节能灯只需要10瓦。

Guía de uso

Contexto: architecture, electricity, everyday

Tono: matter-of-fact

Correcto

• 屋顶的几片瓦被大风吹掉了，需要尽快修补。(A few roof tiles were blown off by the strong wind and need to be repaired soon.)
• 请问这台空调的功率是多少瓦？(How many watts is this air conditioner?)

Incorrecto

• 把砖和瓦混淆 (砖 is brick; 瓦 is tile — they are different building materials)

Origen e historia

The character 瓦 is a pictograph of two interlocking roof tiles. In ancient Chinese, 瓦 referred specifically to fired clay objects — tiles, pots, and other ceramics.

Contexto cultural

Época: Ancient through modern

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal