{"id":1470,"date":"2025-03-15T13:50:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T05:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zhangruying.com\/en\/?p=1470"},"modified":"2025-03-15T13:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T05:52:42","slug":"traditional-chinese-hot-water-bottle-tang-po-zi-%e6%b1%a4%e5%a9%86%e5%ad%90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zhangruying.com\/en\/1470","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Chinese Hot Water Bottle: Tang Po Zi \u6c64\u5a46\u5b50"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Zhang<\/a><\/p>\n

Did you know how ancient Chinese people kept warm?<\/p>\n

When we think about heating in ancient times, we often picture fire pits or wearing thick layers of clothing<\/a>. But there was another clever solution…<\/p>\n

Tang Po Zi (\u6c64\u5a46\u5b50 ; t\u0101ng p\u00f3 z\u01d0)<\/h4>\n
\"Zhang<\/a>
Source: Baike Baidu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This charming little device was a portable and compact way to stay warm! It\u2019s a round, flat kettle made of copper, tin, or ceramic, designed to hold hot water and keep you cozy.<\/p>\n

How Does It Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Tang Po Zi\u00a0has an opening at the top with a screw cap, where hot water is poured in. The kettle\u2019s design, often in a pumpkin shape, allows it to fit snugly in your arms, making it perfect for those cold nights.<\/p>\n

Once filled with hot water, you could hug the Tang Po Zi close to you and drift off to sleep in warmth.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact: The Name!<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Tang \u6c64” means boiling water in ancient Chinese, and “Po Zi \u5a46\u5b50” humorously refers to its function of accompanying people to sleep.<\/p>\n

Though ancient, the Tang Po Zi remains a testament to human ingenuity in finding warmth and comfort, even before modern heating methods!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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