How to Say ‘Plain clay’ in Traditional Chinese
素胚
💬 Usage Tip: The word [素胚] refers to the unadorned base material before decoration.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Essential in the first stages of pottery creation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
素胚
[sù pēi]
plain clay
Refers to the raw, undecorated form of pottery before any glazing or painting is applied.
藝術家用素胚創作出美麗的陶器。
The artist created beautiful pottery with plain clay.
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