kettle; canteen; watering can; any container used for boiling or carrying water, typically with a handle and a spout

vessel used for boiling water or for brewing and serving tea

coffee pot; coffee maker

A small bottle specifically designed to hold snuff, often made of materials like porcelain, agate, or ivory and valued as a collectible or antique.

a pot or vessel used as a bedroom toilet; bed urinal for men or the infirm

a vessel used for holding and serving wine or spirits, typically with a spout and handle

A major waterfall on the Yellow River located on the border between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces; it is named for its narrow mouth that resembles a teapot pour spout.

A portable container used as a toilet in a bedroom, especially at night.

A vacuum flask or thermos used to keep water or other liquids at a constant temperature

watering can or spray bottle used for watering plants or spraying liquids; the spout typically has many small holes like a shower head

a pot or vessel made of copper; copper kettle

(literary) To work as a doctor or pharmacist; literally "to hang a gourd," referring to an ancient story of a miraculous healer who hung a gourd in the market.

pot or container for holding oil

Huguan County in Changzhi, Shanxi province

electric appliance used for boiling water quickly

Huguan County in [[长治|長治|chang2 zhi4]], Shanxi province

an ancient Chinese water clock or hourglass used to measure time; typically consists of a water container with a small hole that drips into a receiving vessel with a marked scale; also known as [[漏|漏|lou4]], [[刻漏|刻漏|ke4 lou4]], or [[铜壶|銅壺|tong2 hu2]]

(literary) to welcome an army with baskets of food and jugs of drink; used to describe people giving a warm and hearty welcome to a military force they support

An ancient Chinese timekeeping instrument using copper pots; water drips through a hole at a steady rate and the time is read using a float with a graduated scale.

A flat, rounded container made of ceramic, metal, or plastic, filled with hot water and placed in bedding to provide warmth.

An electric kettle or pot used for boiling water, usually made of stainless steel or aluminum.

kettlebell; girya

Pottery teapots produced in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, known for their craftsmanship and use of purple clay.

Used to describe things that are usually worthless but become extremely valuable when they are needed most at a critical moment.

a heart as pure as ice in a jade vase, representing spiritual purity and virtuous character

three legendary islands in the Eastern Sea inhabited by immortals, often associated with the pursuit of longevity

the winter sport of curling

(idiom) like an ice jug and the autumn moon; used to describe a person of spotless white and flawless character or noble integrity

the sport of curling played on ice

(idiom) to bestow high praise on someone's literary works; to express extreme appreciation for a piece of writing. Literally "to strike and break a spittoon," referring to a story where Wang Dun of the Jin Dynasty would beat out the rhythm of a poem on a spittoon until its rim chipped.

to express extreme admiration for a poem or piece of writing; literally to strike a spittoon and cause it to crack or chip while chanting poetry or keeping time

a teapot made of ceramic material

to mention a sensitive or embarrassing subject; to specifically bring up someone's weak point or a topic that causes shame

a traditional vessel for spitting; usually designed with a wide rim and a narrow neck

watering can; sprinkling can

(literary) wine; alcoholic drinks; literally "the contents of the pot"

legendary Taoist immortal from the Han Dynasty who was said to live inside a magical gourd and possess supernatural powers

(literary) A legendary Taoist immortal; refers specifically to the legend of [[壶公|壺公|hu2 gong1]], who was said to possess a magical gourd containing an entire world where he would retreat.

calabash or bottle gourd plant (Lagenaria siceraria); a type of vine or its fruit, often dried and used as a vessel or container

(slang) a male servant or pimp in a traditional brothel

A container used to collect urine, commonly for children or patients; a urinal or chamber pot

a pot of water that has just come to a boil

kettle; container used for boiling water or holding boiled water

An electric kettle designed to boil water quickly; mainly used in Taiwan. Also called [[电热壶|電熱壺|dian4 re4 hu2]] or [[电热水壶|電熱水壺|dian4 re4 shui3 hu2]].

To practice medicine or pharmacy in order to help the public or save lives.

An ancient Chinese banquet game where players attempt to throw arrows into a wine jar; the winner is determined by the number of successful throws, and the loser is typically required to drink as a penalty.

To carry or hold a wine vessel or teapot; historically associated with purchasing wine.

An unidentified type of bird mentioned in classical Chinese poetry; it is named for its call, which is said to sound like the phrase 'carry a gourd' (tí hú lú), often interpreted as an invitation to go buy wine. and drink wine.

thermos flask; insulated water bottle; vacuum flask