瓷

• 병음: cí
• 한자 분석: 瓷 = 次 (phonetic) + 瓦 (tile, pottery)

뜻

도자기; 자기(瓷器)

China is famous for inventing porcelain, and the English word 'china' for porcelain reflects this. The character appears in compounds like 瓷器 (porcelain ware) and 陶瓷 (ceramics). In Beijing slang, 瓷 means 'close friend' (铁瓷 = best buddy).

예문

1. 景德镇的瓷享誉世界，被称为瓷都。
2. 这个花瓶是用上等青瓷烧制的，非常珍贵。
3. 家里那套瓷餐具是奶奶留下来的传家宝。

사용 가이드

맥락: material, crafts, cultural

어조: descriptive

올바른 표현

• 这是真瓷还是仿瓷？(Is this real porcelain or imitation?)
• 小心点，瓷的东西容易碎。(Be careful — porcelain things break easily.)

피해야 할 표현

• 这件衣服是瓷做的 (Porcelain isn't used for clothing — it's for vessels, tiles, and decorative objects)

기원과 역사

Originally written differently, the character evolved to include 瓦 (tile/pottery) reflecting its ceramic nature. China's porcelain production dates back over a thousand years.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal