This is the 4550th most frequent Chinese word.

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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.

他拿着一个油漆桶走进屋里。

He entered the room holding a paint can.