陶瓷

• 병음: táo cí
• 한자 분석: 陶 = 阝(mound) + 匋 (pottery); 瓷 = 次 (secondary) + 瓦 (tile, pottery)

뜻

도자기; 세라믹

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: art, crafts, culture, trade

어조: appreciative

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

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

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal