English–Chinese
“jar” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingāng
Example
厨房里有一个缸，用来装水。chú fáng lǐ yǒu yí gè gāng yòng lái zhuāng shuǐ
There is a jar in the kitchen for holding water.
How to say “jar” in Chinese
“Jar” in Chinese is 缸 (gāng).
A broad, heavy earthenware container for holding large amounts of liquid or food, especially for storage, pickling, or fermentation.
Example sentences with 缸
院子里摆着几个大缸，用来腌菜。yuàn zi lǐ bǎi zhe jǐ gè dà gāng yòng lái yān cài
Several large jars are set out in the yard for pickling vegetables.
Tips for using 缸
- English jar often suggests a small container, but this Chinese word can describe a much larger household vessel, so size comes from the context.