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tang

/tæŋ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of Chinese porcelain, characterized by its blue-and-white decoration.

    - "The museum has a large collection of Tang dynasty porcelain."
    - "The antique dealer specializes in Chinese Tang vases."
  • noun

    A sharp, pointed instrument or weapon.

    - "The fisherman used a tang to remove hooks from the fish's mouth."
    - "The knight wielded his tang in battle."

Pronunciation
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Antonyms

blandness , dullness
Synonyms

bite , piquancy , spiciness , surgeonfish
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tang
bang , hang , spang , strang
Variants
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tang , tanged , tangs , tanging , T'ang , T'angs , Tang , Tangs , blue tang , Lin Yu-t'ang , Lin Yu-tang , Li Shih-min , T'ang T'ai Tsung , Tang Tai Tsung
Etymology
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From Old English 'tang' meaning 'point, prick', or from Chinese 'tang' meaning 'pottery, porcelain'.


Trivia
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  1. Tang porcelain was exported to Europe in large quantities during the Renaissance period and was highly prized by collectors.

  2. The Tang Dynasty was also known as the 'Golden Age of China' due to its cultural and artistic achievements.


Related Concepts
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  1. Chinese porcelain: A type of porcelain that originated in China and is renowned for its beauty and high quality.

  2. Tang Dynasty: A period of Chinese history from 618 to 907 AD, known for its cultural and artistic achievements, including the production of Tang porcelain.


Culture
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Tang porcelain is known for its high quality and intricate blue-and-white designs, which were inspired by Chinese landscape painting and calligraphy. It was produced during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and was highly valued for its beauty and durability.

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