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    Referring to porcelain with 瓷器 (cíqì)

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    Explanation

    The noun 瓷器 (cíqì) means "porcelain" or "chinaware," referring to fine ceramic ware. It is used in contexts involving traditional Chinese crafts, tableware, and collectibles. The word reflects China's long history of porcelain production, and 瓷 itself is the root of the English word "china" for porcelain.

    Examples

    • 这家博物馆收藏了许多珍贵的古代瓷器。

      zhè jiā bówùguǎn shōucáng le xǔduō zhēnguì de gǔdài cíqì.

      This museum has collected many precious ancient porcelain pieces.

    • 景德镇的瓷器在全世界都很有名。

      jǐngdézhèn de cíqì zài quán shìjiè dōu hěn yǒumíng.

      Jingdezhen's porcelain is famous all over the world.

    • 小心点，这套瓷器是奶奶留下来的。

      xiǎoxīn diǎn, zhè tào cíqì shì nǎinai liú xiàlái de.

      Be careful — this porcelain set was left behind by Grandma.

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