仿古
Term · Clay and pot shapes
Fanggu pot
Literal meaning
imitating antiquity
Definition#
A classic teapot shape with a wide, flattened body and domed lid; also means 'antique style' generally. As a pot name it is a fixed shape term; elsewhere, 仿古 means 'antique-style' or 'reproduction', which matters when describing old pots.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use |
|---|---|
| English | Fanggu pot pinyin |
| Deutsch | Fanggu-Kanne pinyin |
| Русский | чайник Фангу pinyin |
| 简体字繁體字 | 仿古 |
| 日本語 | 倣古壺 |
Common confusions#
- 仿古 also = reproduction/antique-style object