缶 fǒu — earthenware jar; clay percussion pot
缶
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fǒu fou3
Detailed explanation
noun
- (象形。甲骨文字形，上面是“午”字，即“杵”。下面是“缶”的本体。“杵”是棒子，可用来制坯。“缶”又是秦乐器，“杵”可以敲击成曲。本义:瓦器， 圆腹小口，用以盛酒浆等)
- earthen jar with big belly and small mouth
- earthware for sucking water
- fou ，a clay musical instrument
measure word
- fou e.g 缶米