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Porcelain pinyin

The pinyin of porcelain is cí qì. The origin, characteristics and development of porcelain will be introduced in detail below.

Porcelain is a traditional handicraft in China and one of the earliest ceramic products invented and produced in the world. It is famous for its exquisite appearance, unique texture and rich cultural connotation. The pinyin of porcelain is cí qì ?, in which "porcelain" is pronounced as cí, indicating the characteristics of this ceramic material; "Qi" is pronounced as "Qi", which means that it is a container for storing and holding articles.

The characteristics of porcelain are as follows:

High-temperature firing: Porcelain is fired at high temperature, which is generally above 1200℃. This makes porcelain hard and dense, and at the same time increases its heat resistance and wear resistance.

White porcelain is dominant: China porcelain is dominated by white porcelain, with white as the keynote and characterized by transparency and luster of glaze. White porcelain is usually made of kaolin, porcelain stone, timely and other raw materials. After careful production and firing process, the surface of porcelain is smooth and delicate.

Rich decoration: Porcelain is decorated in various forms, including blue and white, painted, underglaze and carved. These decorative forms not only enrich the appearance of porcelain, but also show the traditional cultural and artistic value of China.

The development of porcelain can be traced back to the Neolithic Age in ancient China, with a history of more than 7,000 years. In ancient China, the production technology of porcelain has been accumulated and developed for a long time, from early simple pottery to exquisite porcelain. The Song Dynasty was the heyday of porcelain production in China. At that time, celadon, white porcelain and black porcelain became the representatives of world porcelain.

Porcelain is also an important part of China traditional culture. It is not only a practical commodity, but also a symbol and blessing. As one of China's national treasures, porcelain is widely used in ceramic art, architectural decoration, handicrafts, collection and other fields.

In a word, porcelain is a traditional ceramic product in China, which is famous for its exquisite appearance, unique texture and rich cultural connotation. It is the crystallization of China's ancient wisdom and craft essence, and also an important part of China's national culture.