陶工

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 陶工(とうこう) means a potter who shapes and fires clay vessels and similar objects.
• Basic usage: It refers to someone shaping a vessel on a wheel or presenting work at a craft exhibition.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Names for the maker
  • 陶工 emphasizes the skill and work of making pottery.
  • 陶芸家 is used for someone practicing ceramics as an art; both terms can apply to the same person.