搪瓷

tángcí

noun #29,294

Measure Word

一件搪瓷 jiàn

Meanings

1 enamel
2 enamelware

Characters

to coat; to plaster; to block

porcelain; ceramic

Examples

HSK 5

奶奶有一个老式搪瓷碗，用了几十年。

Nǎinai yǒu yígè lǎoshì tángcí wǎn, yòng le jǐshí nián.

Grandma has an old enamel bowl she's used for decades.

HSK 7-9

搪瓷杯子耐高温，不容易碎。

Tángcí bēizi nài gāowēn, bù róngyì suì.

Enamel cups are heat-resistant and hard to break.

Tips

culture

搪瓷 items - especially the white-and-blue speckled cups and bowls - are a nostalgic symbol of Chinese daily life from the mid-20th century. They've recently made a comeback as retro-chic homewares.

Stroke Order

搪 táng

瓷 cí