堈
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Meaning: earthen jug, crock, cistern
💡 Think 'gang' as a tough clay pot storing water—like a gang holding together.
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堈 (gāng) refers to an earthenware jug, crock, or cistern used in ancient China for storing water, grain, or fermenting food. Unlike Western clay pots that are often glazed, traditional 堈 were unglazed or partially glazed, allowing evaporation to keep contents cool—similar to a modern-day clay cooler. They were essential in rural households before modern plumbing.
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