Qingci
/ˈtʃɪŋˌtsɪː/noun
A Chinese term for green-glazed ceramic ware, especially stoneware historically produced in China.
Did you know?Qingci is often translated as “celadon,” although its glaze can range from pale blue to olive green depending on iron content and kiln conditions.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Chinese
Old Chinese
青
“A color term covering blue, green, and blue-green shades”
Ancient Chinese
Chinese
瓷
“Porcelain or ceramic ware”
Medieval China
Middle Chinese
tsheng tsriH
“The historical pronunciation of the compound 青瓷, referring to blue-green glazed ceramics”
Song Dynasty
Chinese
青瓷
“A major category of refined stoneware with blue-green or green glaze”
20th Century
English
qingci
“A transliterated Chinese art-historical term for green-glazed Chinese ceramics”
Modern English
English
qingci
“Chinese green-glazed ceramic ware, commonly discussed alongside celadon”