This is the 4550th most frequent Chinese word.
桶
Bucket; barrel; tub.
In this sentence, '桶' refers to a physical container, such as a bucket, used for holding water.
我用一个桶装了水。
I used a bucket to fill it with water.
Here, '桶' is part of the compound word '垃圾桶', referring to a trash can in this context.
垃圾桶需要经常清洗,以免发臭。
The trash can needs to be cleaned frequently to prevent bad odors.
In this example, '桶' indicates a can or container specifically used for paint, demonstrating its versatility as a measure or container for substances.