罐 is the character for “jar”. It is made out of 24 strokes.
| Chinese Character | Simplified Version | Bopomofo | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 罐 | 罐 | ㄍㄨㄢˋ | Guàn |
Definition
Jar; can; pot
Historical Origins
罐 is a relatively recent character. It is made out of the component 缶 meaning “pottery” and the phonetic component 雚 (ㄍㄨㄢˋ – guàn).
Vocabulary with the Character 罐
| Chinese | Bopomofo | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 罐頭 | ㄍㄨㄢˋ ㄊㄡˊ | guàntóu | canned food |
| 罐子 | ㄍㄨㄢˋ ㄗˇ | guànzi | jar |
| 水罐 | ㄕㄨㄟˇ ㄍㄨㄢˋ | shuǐguàn | water jug |
| 油罐 | ㄧㄡˊ ㄍㄨㄢˋ | yóuguàn | oil tank |
| 罐車 | ㄍㄨㄢˋ ㄔㄜ | guànchē | tank truck |
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