men sứ
Definition
- Noun:
- Glaze: A vitreous (glass-like) coating fused onto the surface of ceramic ware, such as pottery or porcelain, through firing in a kiln. It creates a smooth, impermeable, and often decorative or colored finish.
- Enamel: A similar hard, glossy coating, often used for decorative or protective purposes on metal, glass, or ceramics. In the context of ceramics, it is synonymous with glaze.
- Varnish: While less common for ceramics, this can refer to a clear, hard protective coating. Its use for "men sứ" typically relates to a glossy, lacquer-like finish on other materials.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc bình gốm này có lớp men sứ màu ngọc lam rất đẹp. (This pottery vase has a very beautiful turquoise glaze.)
- Công nhân đang phủ men sứ lên các tấm gạch lát. (The workers are applying glaze to the floor tiles.)
- Đồng hồ này được bảo vệ bởi một lớp men sứ cứng. (This watch is protected by a hard enamel coating.)
Advanced Usage
- In art and craftsmanship, "men sứ" can refer to specific techniques like "men rạn" (crackle glaze) or "men màu" (colored glaze).
- Nghệ nhân tạo hiệu ứng men rạn bằng cách kiểm soát nhiệt độ lò nung. (The artisan creates a crackle glaze effect by controlling the kiln temperature.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tráng men (v): to glaze, to enamel.
- Sản phẩm sau khi tạo hình sẽ được đem đi tráng men. (After shaping, the product will be taken to be glazed.)
- Men gốm (n): ceramic glaze.
- Lớp men (n): the coat of glaze/enamel.
Synonyms
- Glaze: The primary synonym for the ceramic application.
- Enamel: A synonym, especially for a hard, glossy coating.
- Lacquer: For a glossy, protective varnish, though chemically different.
- Coating: A general term for a covering layer.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "men sứ", the concept is embedded in phrases about quality and finish.
- Bền như đồ sứ (Durable like porcelain): Referring to something very sturdy and well-finished, which inherently involves good "men sứ".
noun
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glaze; varnish; enamel
