Chinese word

容器

Pronunciation

Pinyinróng qì

Meaning

  • nouncontainer

Example

请把这个容器放在厨房里。qǐng bǎ zhè ge róng qì fàng zài chú fáng lǐ

Please put this container in the kitchen.

Illustration for 容器 (container)

More examples

这个保鲜容器能让水果保持新鲜几天。zhè ge bǎo xiān róng qì néng ràng shuí guǒ bǎo chí xīn xiān jǐ tiān

This food storage container can keep fruit fresh for several days.

Core concept

An outer holder that keeps material together while it is stored, moved, or divided.

Common phrases

  • 保鲜容器bǎo xiān róng qì

    food storage container

  • 大号容器dà hào róng qì

    large container

  • 小号容器xiǎo hào róng qì

    small container

Similar words

瓶子píng zi: A bottle with a narrow opening for holding and pouring liquids or drinks.
盒子hé zi: A usually square container with sides or a lid for storing or carrying things.
袋子dài zi: A soft container made of cloth, paper, or plastic, with an open top for wrapping or carrying things.
罐子guàn zi: A cylindrical metal or glass container that seals tightly to preserve its contents.

Definition in Chinese

用于盛放或装载物品的器具或器皿，用来保存、搬运或分装物品。yòng yú shèng fàng huò zhuāng zài wù pǐn de qì jù huò qì mǐn yòng lái bǎo cún bān yùn huò fēn zhuāng wù pǐn

Word origin

The compound 容器 (róngqì, "container") combines 容 (róng, "to hold") with 器 (qì, "vessel or implement").

Usage tips

  • This general noun fits labels, instructions, and explanations, while casual conversation often uses a more specific noun when the object is clear.

Other meanings

  • vesselnoun

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