English–Chinese
“porcelain” in Chinese
How to say “porcelain” in Chinese
“Porcelain” in Chinese is 瓷 (cí).
Fine clay becomes hard, light-colored ware with a smooth, glassy surface after intense kiln firing.
Example sentences with 瓷
这位工匠擅长制作青瓷。zhè wèi gōng jiàng shàn cháng zhì zuò qīng cí
This craftsman is skilled at making celadon.
Tips for using 瓷
- The material word does not by itself identify the shape or function of an object, so everyday speech often adds a noun for the item being discussed.
Other Chinese words for “porcelain”
我们家的瓷器是祖母留下的。wǒ men jiā de cí qì shì zú mǔ liú xià de
The porcelain in our home was left by our grandmother.