When processed correctly,a pile of soil can be turned into an exquisite artwork.

如果处理得当，一堆泥土也可以变成一件精美的艺术品。

Chinaware,ci qi,is a part of daily life in China.

瓷器是中国人日常生活的一部分。

The surfaces are decorated with various exquisite patterns.

表面装饰着各种精美的图案。

Some are as thin as paper; some are as white as jade; some are as course as pottery; and some are as black as lacquer.

有些像纸一样薄;有的像玉一样白;有些像陶器一样自然;有些像漆一样黑。

This is an extraordinary piece of blue and white porcelain made in the 14th century.

这是一件非同寻常的青花瓷，制造于 14 世纪。

It was auctioned at more than 20 million pounds. It is the pride of ci qi.

它以超过两千万英镑的价格被拍卖，这是瓷器的骄傲。

Ci qi is still called China in English.

瓷器在英语中仍然被称为 China。