noun HSK 3
bottle · jar
Meaning
瓶子 is a common everyday noun meaning bottle or jar. It refers to any container typically made of glass or plastic with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids or other substances. This is an essential word for daily situations like shopping, dining, or discussing household items.
Usage
Native speakers use 瓶子 in casual conversation when referring to bottles of water, drinks, or other containers. It's commonly heard in stores, restaurants, and homes. The word can refer to empty or full bottles.
Examples
- 01请给我一瓶水。.Please give me a bottle of water.
- 02这个瓶子是空的。.This bottle is empty.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个瓶子
- 只两只瓶子
Common collocations
- 一瓶水a bottle of water
- 空瓶子empty bottle
- 矿泉水瓶子mineral water bottle
Origin
瓶 originally depicted a ceramic vessel for holding liquids. The character combines the radical 瓦 (tile/pottery) with a phonetic component. 子 is a common noun suffix in Mandarin that makes the word more colloquial.