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2026年11月9日星期一

陶瓷術語三十六

匜是中國古代的一種盥洗器,主要用來盛水倒水洗手,常與盤配合使用。

古代貴族行禮前後需要淨手:

匜:盛水、注水

盤:承接洗手流下的水

匜︰粵音逃


「置流」是考古報告和文物說明中描述器物流嘴(流)的方位術語。

其中:

置 = 設置、具有

流 = 流嘴、注口

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陶瓷術語三十五

簋︰粵音鬼,九大簋

撇︰撇開,撇脫

良渚文化是中國新石器時代晚期極為重要的考古學文化,因最早發現於浙江省杭州市餘杭區良渚遺址而得名。

渚︰粵音主

侈口︰口沿向外撇開、向外張開的器口。

斂口︰器物口沿向內收攏,口徑小於肩部或腹部。

圜底︰器底呈圓弧形,沒有平坦底面。

敞口︰器口開闊,口徑明顯大於頸部或腹部上端,向外張開。

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陶瓷術語三十四

「壺洗口」是中國古陶瓷器物描述中的口沿術語。

壺:指壺形器。

洗:指洗形器(淺腹敞口的盛水器)。

口:器物口部。

當描述為 「壺洗口」 時,通常是指器口形狀介乎壺與洗之間,或口沿向外敞開、較寬闊,呈現類似「洗」的口部特徵。

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2026年11月7日星期六

陶瓷術語三十三

「博山形蓋」是中國漢代常見的一種器蓋造型。

博山:傳說中的仙山,象徵海上仙境。

形蓋:指蓋子仿照山巒起伏的形狀製作。

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三足樽

三足樽是一種具有三個足(腳)的樽形器物。

三足:器物底部設有三個足,用於支撐器身。

樽(尊):古代盛酒或禮儀用容器,後世考古報告有時寫作「樽」,部分情況與「尊」同義。

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陶瓷術語三十二

「流釉數道」是陶瓷器物描述中常見的工藝術語。

流釉:燒製時釉料因高溫熔融而向下流動,在器表留下流淌痕跡。

數道:有幾條、幾道痕跡,但不特指確切數量。

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陶瓷術語三十一

「洗圓口內斂」是由器物名稱和口部形制組成的描述。

洗:古代盛水器,器形通常較淺而寬。

圓口:口沿呈圓形。

內斂(斂口):口部向器物中心微微收縮,不向外張開。

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陶瓷術語三十

「罐口平沿」是考古學與陶瓷器物描述中的術語。

罐口:指罐子最上方的開口部分。

平沿:指口沿向外或向內沒有明顯翻折、卷曲或傾斜,而是呈較平直、水平的狀態。

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2026年11月6日星期五

陶瓷術語二十九

「雙繫」是考古器物描述中常見的術語,意思是器物兩側各有一個「繫」(耳、環形或帶孔的附著物),用來穿繩、提拿或懸掛。

雙 = 兩個

繫 = 繫繩的裝置、耳狀附件

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2026年11月5日星期四

Comfort

detrimental: harmful

bereavement: the state of having lost a relative or close friend because they have died

prestige: the respect and value that somebody/something has because of their social position, or what they have done

self-actualization: the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone

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2026年11月4日星期三

攝影是一門藝術

Studies have shown that expressing ourselves through art and creativity can help us develop coping mechanisms to manage grief.

研究顯示,透過藝術創作和發揮創意來表達自己的感受,有助我們建立面對悲傷的應對方法,從而更好地處理失去、哀傷或痛苦的情緒。

outlet: a way of expressing or making good use of strong feelings, ideas or energy

ballad: a song or poem that tells a story

secrecy: the fact of making sure that nothing is known about something; the state of being secret

melancholy: a feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time and often cannot be explained

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2026年11月3日星期二

裝飾技法

塑貼是中國古代陶器裝飾技法之一,指先用陶泥塑成各種圖案或紋飾,再貼附於器物表面,使裝飾具有立體浮雕效果。

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陶瓷術語二十八

鋪首耳是古代青銅器上的一種耳飾(提手結構),其造型源自「鋪首銜環」。

鋪首:獸面裝飾,常見饕餮、龍、虎等形象。

耳:器物兩側用於提拿或裝飾的部件。

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尊

尊和鼎都是中國古代重要的青銅禮器,但用途不同。

「尊」主要用於盛酒,是商周時期重要的酒器。

常見類型:

  • 圓尊
  • 方尊
  • 鳥獸尊
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顏色

赭(讀音:者,粵音:ze2)是一個與顏色和礦物有關的漢字。

「赭色」是一種偏紅褐色、赤褐色的顏色,由含鐵礦物氧化後形成的天然顏料製成。

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纏枝花紋

纏枝花紋(又稱「纏枝紋」)是中國傳統裝飾紋樣之一,以蜿蜒連續的藤蔓、枝條互相纏繞伸展,其間配以花朵和葉片,形成連綿不斷的圖案。這種紋樣廣泛見於陶瓷、青銅器、織錦、家具和建築裝飾上。

特點:

  • 枝蔓連續不斷,具有循環延伸的美感。
  • 常搭配蓮花、牡丹、菊花等花卉。
  • 圖案對稱而富有節奏感。
  • 象徵生生不息、繁榮昌盛、多子多福。
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雲氣紋

雲氣紋是中國古代藝術中非常常見的裝飾紋樣,以流動、捲曲的線條表現雲氣升騰的形態。

常見形態:

  • S 形曲線
  • C 形捲曲
  • 渦旋狀線條
  • 連續波浪形
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Errors and exceptions

Both errors and exceptions indicate that something has gone wrong in a program, but an exception is a specific type of error that Python can handle.


BaseException is the top-most class for all exceptions in Python.

BaseException
│
├── Exception
│   ├── ValueError
│   ├── TypeError
│   ├── IndexError
│   ├── KeyError
│   └── ZeroDivisionError
│
├── SystemExit
├── KeyboardInterrupt

└── GeneratorExit

A stack trace is a report that shows the sequence of function calls that led to an error.

It helps programmers answer:

"Where did the error happen, and how did the program get there?"


A nested call happens when one function calls another function, which may call another function, and so on.

def c():
    print("In c")
def b():
    c()
def a():
    b()

execution flow
a()
 ↓
b()
 ↓
c()
Here, a() calls b(), and b() calls c(). These are nested function calls.

intimidating: frightening in a way that makes a person feel less confident

try:
    1/0
except Exception as e:
    print(type(e))

ZeroDivisionError is a subclass of Exception
The variable e refers to the exception object.
e = exception object
type(e) = ZeroDivisionError

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刁斗

鐎斗(讀音:焦斗,jiāo dǒu)是中國漢代至六朝時期常見的一種生活器具,外形有點像帶柄的小鍋。

典型鐎斗具有:

  • 圓腹
  • 三足(有時無足)
  • 長柄
  • 側邊有流口(倒水口)

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陶瓷術語二十七

鉛釉陶是指在陶器表面施加含鉛釉料後燒製而成的陶器。

簡單來說:

鉛釉陶 = 陶器胎體 + 含鉛釉層

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陶瓷術語二十六

小鈕 是考古學、陶瓷和青銅器描述中常見的術語。

「鈕」指的是:

器蓋或器物表面凸起、供手指捏握的突出部分。

而「小鈕」就是:

體積較小的鈕狀把手或捏手。

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陶瓷術語二十五

外撇三足 是考古學和文物描述中的兩個形制特徵組合:

外撇:向外傾斜、向外張開。

三足:器物底部有三隻支腳。

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魚簍

魚簍(又寫作「魚籠」)原本是古代漁民用來盛載或捕捉魚類的容器,通常以竹、藤、柳條等材料編製而成。

基本形狀

魚簍一般具有:

  • 上窄下寬
  • 腹部較鼓
  • 口部較小
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陶瓷術語二十四

斂口罐 是考古學和陶器分類中的常見器形名稱。

「斂口」的意思是:

器物口部向內收窄,口徑小於肩部或腹部。

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原始青瓷

原始青瓷是中國瓷器發展史上一個重要階段,介乎於陶器與真正瓷器之間。

簡單來說:

原始青瓷是早期高溫燒製、表面施青釉的器物,但工藝尚未完全達到成熟瓷器的水平。

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青釉

青釉 是中國瓷器和陶器上的一種釉色。

「釉」是覆蓋在陶瓷表面的玻璃質層,經高溫燒成後形成光滑、有光澤的表面。

而「青釉」則是指:

以鐵元素作為著色劑,在還原焰氣氛下燒製而成的青色、青綠色或灰青色釉層。

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陶瓷術語二十三

罐口外折 是考古學和陶器描述中的專業術語。

意思是:

器物口沿向外翻出或向外彎折。

可理解為罐口不是垂直向上,而是在頂部向外張開。

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陶瓷術語二十二

犧首形柄 是中國史前至青銅時代考古學中的器物術語。

拆開來看:

  • 犧:古代祭祀用的牲畜,通常指牛、羊等祭品。
  • 首:頭部。
  • 形柄:做成某種形狀的把手(handle)。

因此:

犧首形柄 指器物的把手部分塑造成祭祀牲畜頭部形象的裝飾性握柄。

常見為:

  • 牛首形柄(牛頭)
  • 羊首形柄(羊頭)
  • 鹿首形柄(鹿頭)
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腦內啡

Endorphins are natural chemicals produced by your brain and nervous system. They act as the body's natural painkillers and mood boosters.

Endocannabinoids are natural chemicals produced by the human body that are part of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a network involved in regulating mood, stress, pain, appetite, memory, and sleep.

endogenous: having a cause that is inside the body

euphoria: an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time

incorporate: to include something so that it forms a part of something

daunting: making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make somebody feel this way

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2026年11月2日星期一

催產素與親密連結

Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. It plays important roles in childbirth, breastfeeding, and social bonding.

Social bonding: contributes to trust, attachment, and parent-infant bonding.

Romantic and affectionate feelings: levels may increase during hugging, cuddling, and sexual activity.

Stress reduction: may help lower anxiety and promote feelings of well-being.

fuzzy: ​confused and not expressed clearly

cuddle: ​to hold somebody/something close in your arms to show love

lean on: to depend on somebody/something for help and support

Meaningful connections and deep conversations can contribute to increased oxytocin release, especially when they foster trust, emotional closeness, bonding, and positive social interaction. Oxytocin plays an important role in trust, recognition, romantic attachment, and parent-infant bonding.

當你和朋友、伴侶或家人有真誠、溫暖、彼此信任的交流時,大腦可能釋放較多催產素;這種荷爾蒙有助於讓人感到安全、親近,並促進信任與情感連結。

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2026年10月29日星期四

泳鏡正確使用方式

  • 將泳鏡放在眼睛位置。
  • 輕輕按壓鏡框,使矽膠墊圈貼合眼眶。
  • 將頭帶拉過頭頂至後腦。
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2026年10月27日星期二

Quiz

In Python, an instance is an object created from a class.

class Dog:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
    def bark(self):
        print(f"{self.name} says woof!")
# Create instances
dog1 = Dog("Buddy")
dog2 = Dog("Max")
print(dog1.name)   # Buddy
print(dog2.name)   # Max

dog1.bark()        # Buddy says woof!

In Python, there is no static keyword like in Java or C#, but the equivalent concept is a class variable (sometimes called a static property).

class Student:
    school = "ABC School"   # class variable
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name    # instance variable
s1 = Student("Alice")
s2 = Student("Bob")
print(s1.school)  # ABC School
print(s2.school)  # ABC School

A class variable belongs to the class itself. There is only one copy shared by all instances.
An instance variable belongs to a particular object (instance). Each instance has its own copy.


"self" is the conventional variable name to refer to the class instance.


super() is used in inheritance to access methods or attributes from a parent class (superclass).

attribute: a quality or feature of somebody/something

Without super()

class Animal:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
class Dog(Animal):
    def __init__(self, name, breed):
        self.name = name
        self.breed = breed

You have to duplicate the initialization logic.

With super()

class Dog(Animal):
    def __init__(self, name, breed):
        super().__init__(name)
        self.breed = breed

The parent class handles name, and the child class handles breed.


Assuming rover is an instance of a class Dog and speak() is an instance method, this line:

rover.speak()

is equivalent to calling the method through the class and explicitly (明確地) passing the instance as the first argument:

Dog.speak(rover)

In Python, instance methods automatically receive the object (self) as their first parameter. So:

class Dog:
    def speak(self):
        print("Woof!")

rover = Dog()

rover.speak()      # equivalent to:
Dog.speak(rover)


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又發夢

現在我是處於學習拍攝階段,手上有Canon EOS 1500D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM + 二手 EF 35mm f/2 IS USM。這個定焦鏡的表現讓我感到滿意。為了提升畫質,我下一部相機的 dream combination 是 Nikon ZF + z50mm f/1.8s. 有人建議我選購 Sony a6700 + sigma 17-40mm f/1.8,的確 zoom lens 有這樣的恆定光圈非常吸引。另外一部 Nikon Z5II + 24-120mm f/4 似乎更實用。我右手手腕有舊患,但雙手手持一部1kg的相機沒有太大問題。現金流沒有太大問題,但家人不想我亂花錢,我只是想找到一部最適合自己的機種。目前科技日新月異,差不多每個月都會出新相機,ZF 與 A6700已經是三年前的產物。我計劃在未來三年內,當自己技術有所進步,再考慮買一些更新的機種,最好是畫質與重量取得平衡。您是否同意我的想法?

我大致同意你的想法:不必因為「每個月有新機」而急於升級;但我不會把「等三年再買新機」當成固定計劃。更合理的做法是:現在先不買,或只買一套最符合你手腕、拍攝習慣與未來三年用途的系統;等技術和題材明確後,再按需要補鏡頭,而不是頻繁換機身。

三個組合的定位


Z5II 機身官方標示約 620 g,但連電池的實際攜帶重量通常以約 675–700 g 計;Z 24-120mm f/4 S 另約 630 g,所以整組會明顯超過 1.2 kg,並不是「輕便全幅」方案。

我會怎樣選

以你的情況——正在學習、重視畫質與重量平衡、右手腕有舊患、想未來三年持續進步——我會把優先次序排成:

1) Sony a6700 + Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8:最符合「畫質、重量、實用性」的平衡。它整組約 1.02 kg,比 Zf + 50mm 輕約 107 g,而且 17-40mm 的等效約 25.5-60mm 焦段,能同時處理風景、街拍、室內、人像和影片;f/1.8 恆定光圈也解決了你現有 18-135mm 在弱光下光圈太細的問題。

2) Nikon Z5II + 24-120mm f/4:最「實用」,但不是最適合你的手腕。它的優勢是全片幅、24.5MP、焦段覆蓋廣,適合旅行和日常紀錄;不過整組較重,而且 f/4 不能提供你喜歡的 35mm f/2 那種明顯淺景深與夜間優勢。

3) Nikon Zf + Z 50mm f/1.8 S:最像「dream combination」,但我不建議它作為你唯一或第一部無反主力。它確實有全幅畫質、優秀的 50mm 定焦和很有性格的操控;但 50mm 只有一個視角,Zf 機身也較重,若加上手柄會更接近 1.25 kg,長期使用對手腕舊患較不理想。

對「等三年」的看法

你的核心判斷是對的:相機不是手機,機身技術的邊際提升沒有那麼快。Zf 和 a6700 雖然是較早推出的產品,但它們的感光元件、對焦、防震、操作和鏡頭生態,在未來三五年仍足夠支撐學習與大部分創作;真正會明顯改變拍攝體驗的,往往是你是否願意常常帶相機出門、是否懂得控制光線與構圖。

但我不建議把「三年後買新機」寫死。更好的規則是:

現在若沒有迫切痛點,先不買:繼續用 1500D + 18-135mm + 35mm f/2 練曝光、構圖、對焦和後製。

若要買,買「系統」而不是「最新機身」:優先考慮鏡頭群、二手價值、重量、握感、防震與你常拍題材。

三年後再升級時,優先升鏡頭而非機身:例如從 a6700 + 17-40mm 開始,日後補一支輕量 50mm 或 85mm 定焦,通常比換機身更能提升照片。

設一個「手腕測試」:到門市實際連續手持 15-20 分鐘;若右手腕開始不適,無論規格多吸引都不應該買。

我的直接建議

如果你現在真的想升級,我會選 Sony a6700 + Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8,而不是 Zf 或 Z5II。它最能同時滿足你「提升畫質、保留機動性、保護手腕、一鏡應付多數場景」的要求;日後再按需要加入定焦鏡,會比一開始鎖定 Zf + 50mm 更有彈性。

如果你並不急,我會建議先不買,把錢和注意力放在用現有器材完成有系統的拍攝練習。等你明確知道自己最常拍人像、街頭、風景還是影片,再下決定;那時你買到的不會是「別人說最好的相機」,而是真正適合你的相機。

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EVF

Mirrorless 相機的 EVF (Electronic Viewfinder,電子觀景器)確實有時延,但現代機種已經非常低。

Nikon Z5IIC LCD 不一定比 EVF 慢很多,但通常不會更快。

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初出茅廬

nibble: a small bite of something, especially food

Bill Gates has an older sister, Kristi (Kristianne), and a younger sister, Libby.

gruff: (of a person’s behavior) impatient and unfriendly

A toggle switch is a manually operated electrical or mechanical switch that uses a physical lever, handle, or toggle to open or close a circuit.

RadioShack is an American electronics retailer that was established in 1921 as a mail-order business focused on amateur radio.

amateur: doing something for pleasure or interest, not as a job

RCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was a major American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1987.

stack up against: to rank in quality compared to some other person or thing

prime: ​to prepare somebody for a situation so that they know what to do, especially by giving them special information

cut-rate: charged at a lower rate than usual

contain: to keep your feelings under control

implore: to ask somebody to do something in an anxious way because you want or need it very much

bluster: ​talk that is aggressive and threatening, but has little effect

horseshit: a rude word for nonsense

growl: to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger

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Serotonin

modulation: the act of influencing something by changing or controlling it

obsessive: thinking too much about one particular person or thing, in a way that is not reasonable or normal

agitation: worry that you show by behaving in a nervous way

stay up: to go to bed later than usual

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which means your body cannot make it on its own and you must obtain it from food.

Your body converts tryptophan into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate:

  • Mood
  • Appetite
  • Memory
  • Sleep

Foods rich in tryptophan include:
  • Poultry (chicken, turkey)
  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Milk and cheese
  • Soybeans and tofu
  • Nuts and seeds (especially pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and peanuts)

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2026年10月26日星期一

熱潮過後


博物館送的法老公仔
母親大人話要用佢嚟鎮宅
Ankh (☥) 是古埃及最著名的象徵之一
生命之鑰(Key of Life)

陶瓷描述語

修坯精細是考古學和陶藝中常見的描述語。

「坯」是指尚未燒製的陶器胚體(泥坯)。

修坯是指陶器成形後、燒製前進行的整理工序,例如:

  • 削薄器壁
  • 修整口沿
  • 修平底部
  • 刮除接縫
  • 雕刻紋飾
  • 打磨表面

在陶藝製作流程中:

製坯 → 修坯 → 晾乾 → 燒製

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陶瓷術語二十一

豆是一種古代高柄食器,而淺腹豆則是指腹部較淺、盛器部分較平淺的一類豆。

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陶瓷術語二十

回紋(又稱雷紋的一種變體)是中國古代常見的幾何裝飾紋樣,由連續折角構成,形似「回」字不斷重複排列而成,因此得名。

回紋的特徵︰

  • 由橫豎直線組成
  • 呈方形迴旋狀
  • 首尾連續不斷
  • 具有規律、對稱的美感

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陶瓷術語十九

瓿(普通話拼音 bù)是一種古代盛酒或盛水的陶器。

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2026年10月24日星期六

回憶中的堅尼地城

Coping Strategy

misery: great physical or mental pain

anhedonia: inability to feel pleasure in activities that are usually considered to be pleasurable

stalk: to illegally follow and watch somebody over a long period of time, in a way that is annoying or frightening

anguish: severe physical or mental pain, difficulty or unhappiness

sober up: to become or to make somebody no longer drunk

vicious: violent and cruel

Exercise helps release dopamine and can serve as an adaptive coping mechanism during grieving. It can help improve your mood and alleviate stress.

運動有助促使大腦釋放多巴胺,在面對喪親或失去重要事物的悲傷期間,可以成為一種較健康、較適應性的應對方法。運動能改善心情,並減輕壓力。

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2026年10月21日星期三

夔龍紋

夔紋(又稱夔龍紋)是商周青銅器上非常重要的裝飾紋樣。

與正面對稱的饕餮紋不同,夔紋通常是:

  • 側面形象
  • 長身彎曲
  • 張口露齒
  • 有角
  • 一足或省略足部
  • 身體作捲曲狀
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雲雷紋

雲雷紋是中國古代青銅器和陶器上最常見的幾何紋飾之一,盛行於商周時期,常作為其他主體紋飾(如饕餮紋、夔龍紋、鳳鳥紋)的背景紋。

雷紋呈方折、直角迴旋狀。

雲紋線條較圓潤、捲曲。

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陶器術語

素面磨光是考古學和陶器研究中的一個常見術語。

素面:器物表面沒有紋飾、刻劃、彩繪或附加裝飾。

磨光:製作完成後,用光滑工具(如石器、骨器或木片)反覆摩擦器表,使其變得平整光亮。

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器具

爵是中國青銅時代最具代表性的酒器之一,主要流行於夏末、商代至西周早期,用於溫酒和祭祀。

觶是中國古代的酒器,主要流行於商代晚期至西周時期,用於盛酒或飲酒,是禮器制度中的重要器物之一,通常沒有爵那樣的尖流和雙柱。

卣是商代至西周時期重要的盛酒器,也是青銅禮器中極具特色的一類,有蓋、有提梁(把手)。

簋是商周時期重要的盛食器,主要用來盛放煮熟的黍、稷等穀物,是祭祀和宴饗禮儀中的核心禮器之一,圓口、鼓腹。

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饕餮紋

商代白陶的饕餮紋,是將青銅器上常見的饕餮紋裝飾移植到白陶器表面的典型例子,反映了商代高等級器物在造型與紋飾上的共同審美。

白陶上的饕餮紋與青銅器上的獸面紋十分接近:

  • 以突出的雙眼為中心。
  • 額部有羊角、牛角或龍角形裝飾。
  • 鼻樑立體凸起。
  • 配有獠牙或捲曲口部。
  • 左右對稱構圖。
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2026年10月20日星期二

Dispute

stipulate: to state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done

arbitration: the hearing and determination of a disputed case by an arbiter

arbiter: judge

demeanor: the way that somebody looks or behaves

bolster: to improve something or make it stronger

misplaced: not appropriate or correct in the situation

smug: looking or feeling too pleased about something you have done or achieved

thorough: (of a person) doing things very carefully and with great attention to detail

testimony: a formal written or spoken statement saying what you know to be true, usually in court

depose: to testify or affirm under oath, especially in a written statement

oath: a formal promise to do something or a formal statement that something is true

proceedings: the process of using a court to settle an argument or to deal with a complaint

monstrosity: something that is very large and very ugly, especially a building

rustle around: move things or search through something in a hurried, casual, or haphazard way, often making soft, dry, or scraping sounds

yank out: to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement

speculate: to form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or facts

tidbit: a small piece of interesting information

A Roman legion was the largest basic military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of heavy infantry recruited from Roman citizens.

obligated: having a moral or legal duty to do something

broach: to begin talking about a subject that is difficult to discuss, especially because it is embarrassing or because people disagree about it

transpire: happen

chastise: to criticize somebody for doing something wrong

drum up: to try hard to get support or business

in-house: within a company or an organization


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2026年10月16日星期五

陶瓷術語十八

足上鏤孔︰在器物的足部開鑿鏤空孔洞作為裝飾。

圈足︰器底下面有一個圓環形底座。

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蛋殼黑陶

蛋殼黑陶是中國史前陶器工藝的代表作品之一,因器壁極薄如蛋殼而得名,被視為新石器時代製陶技術的高峰。

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Strong Reduction Firing

「強還原氣氛燒成」是陶器燒製中的一種窯燒氣氛控制方式。

還原燒成︰特徵是氧氣不足

在窯爐內故意減少氧氣供應,使燃料(煤、木柴、瓦斯)燃燒不完全。

由於氧氣不足,火焰會從陶土和釉藥中的金屬氧化物「搶奪氧」。

這種化學變化會改變陶器的顏色和質感。

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陶藝術語

「快輪拉坯」是陶藝中的術語。

快輪:指高速旋轉的陶輪。

拉坯:利用旋轉中的陶泥,以雙手將泥團拉高、擴張、塑形,製作杯、碗、瓶等器物的過程。

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從「損失」中學習

modulation: the act of influencing something by changing or controlling it

The periaqueductal gray is a key structure in the propagation and modulation of pain, sympathetic responses as well as the learning and action of defensive and aversive behaviors.

The posterior cingulate cortex is a key node in the default mode network that is typically active at rest and during episodic and prospective memory tasks.

autobiographical: being or relating to the story of a person's life

going-over: a complete examination or cleaning of somebody/something

cathartic: involving the release of strong feelings as a way of providing relief from anger, mental pain, etc.

The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is part of the limbic system and is involved in the regulation of attention and emotion, inhibitory control, error monitoring, and motivation (Bush, Luu, & Posner, 2000). 

When your brain uses previous experiences to shape the world, we call this experience-dependent plasticity. Having experienced a loss means we can be better prepared next time.

大腦會根據你過去學到和經歷過的事情,改變神經連結,從而影響你如何理解和回應周圍的世界。曾經遭受失敗或損失的人,能從經驗中學習,未來遇到類似情況時,較能預防問題或作出更好的決定。

The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a group of neurons located near the floor of the midbrain, adjacent to the substantia nigra. It serves as a core part of the brain's reward and motivation circuitry.

The nucleus accumbens is a subcortical brain structure in the basal forebrain that acts as the primary interface between motivation, emotion, and motor action, famously recognized as a core part of the brain's reward system.

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Drawing shapes in Python

A static attribute in Python is a variable that belongs to the class itself, not to individual objects created from that class. It’s sometimes called a class attribute.

Defined inside the class, but outside any methods.

Shared by all instances of the class.

Accessed using either ClassName.attribute or object.attribute.

class Dog: # static/class attribute species = "Canis familiaris" def __init__(self, name): self.name = name # instance attribute dog1 = Dog("Rover") dog2 = Dog("Buddy") print(dog1.species) # Canis familiaris print(dog2.species) # Canis familiaris print(Dog.species) # Canis familiaris

class Shape:

    width = 5

    height = 5

    printChar = '#'

 

    def printRow(self, i):

        raise NotImplementedError("Will be implemented by children extending this class")

 

    def print(self):

        for i in range(self.height):

            self.printRow(i)

Shape class

Has static attributes: width, height, printChar.

Defines printRow() as an abstract method (raises NotImplementedError).

In Python, raise is used to trigger an exception. It tells the program: “Stop normal execution here and signal that something went wrong.”

Defines print() which loops through rows and calls printRow(i).

In your code, self.height refers to the class attribute height (which is set to 5 in Shape) but accessed through the object (self).

When you call self.height, Python first looks for an instance attribute named height.

If it doesn’t find one, it uses the class attribute height.

In your example, since you didn’t set height inside __init__, every object uses the class’s height = 5.


class Square(Shape):

    def printRow(self, i):

        print(self.printChar * self.width)


Square class

Implements printRow(i) by printing a full row of printChar repeated width times.

So Square().print() will print a solid square.


class Triangle(Shape):

    def printRow(self, i):

        # Row i has (i+1) characters

        print(self.printChar * (i + 1))


class EqilateralTriangle(Shape):

    def printRow(self, i):

        spaces = self.width - i - 1

        chars = 2 * i + 1

        print(" " * spaces + self.printChar * chars)

    #
   ###
  #####
 #######
#########

Is it a matter if i don't put "self" before "printChar"?
Yes, it does matter whether you put self. before printChar.

With self.printChar
  • Python looks for the attribute on the object (self).
  • If the object doesn’t have its own, it falls back to the class attribute (Shape.printChar).
  • This makes the code flexible: each instance can override printChar if needed.

With just printChar
  • Python will look for a local variable named printChar inside the method.
  • Since none exists, it will raise a NameError.
  • It won’t automatically use the class attribute unless you explicitly write Shape.printChar.
>>> padding = int((10 - 1)/2) >>> print (padding) 4

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陶瓷術語十七

短流是古代陶器、青銅器常見的一種構件術語。

流:指器物上用來倒出液體的出口部分,相當於壺嘴。

短流:流部較短,通常只略微伸出器身,與「長流」相對。

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齊家文化

齊家文化是中國西北地區早期青銅時代的重要考古文化,約公元前2400年至前1900年,分布於甘肅蘭州至青海湟水流域,被視為中國最早的青銅文化之一。 它承接馬家窯文化,並在陶器、青銅器、農業與社會制度上展現出過渡性特徵。

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裝飾技法

凸弦紋是中國古代陶器、青銅器常見的一種裝飾技法。

凸弦紋:指在器物表面沿橫向或環繞器身,塑造出 凸起的弦狀線條。

「弦」在此比喻為細長的線條,凸弦紋就是將這些線條以立體方式表現。

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陶瓷術語十六

鋬手是中國古代陶器、青銅器常見的一種器物構件術語。

鋬手:指器物在口沿或肩部兩側附加的 小耳狀把手,通常呈橫向或斜向伸出。

與「耳」或「提梁」不同,鋬手多為 短小、便於提握或繫繩 的構件。

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2026年10月12日星期一

烙印

From a neuroplastic perspective, when you lose someone your brain is having to readjust to a completely new way of living. Over time the person you love has been ingrained into the network of neurons in your brain.

從神經可塑性的角度來看,當你失去某個人時,大腦需要重新適應一種全新的生活方式。因為隨著時間的累積,你所愛的人已經深深嵌入到大腦的神經網絡之中。

當那個人離開或過世時,原本被強化的迴路仍會被觸發,例如習慣性想起、看到熟悉物品時的情緒反應。但外在環境與互動模式已經改變,於是大腦需要重新調整,減弱某些舊有連結,建立新的連結來適應沒有對方的生活。這個過程需要時間,並伴隨悲傷、思念與行為上的改變。

agony: extreme physical or mental pain

subside: to become calmer, quieter or less intense

dump: to get rid of something you do not want, especially in a place that is not suitable

anguish: severe physical or mental pain, difficulty or unhappiness

inkling: a slight knowledge of something that is happening or about to happen

incomprehensible: impossible to understand

nonetheless: despite this fact

falling-out: a situation where people are no longer friends, because they disagree or have had an argument

taxing: needing a great amount of physical or mental effort

marine: a soldier who is trained to serve on land or at sea, especially one in the US Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines

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2026年10月9日星期五

幸福有時

求學時間,我是一個 SEN 學生。當年根本沒有 Special Education Needs 這個 Term,那時我只是靠醫生、家人和社工渡過難關。至於是哪方面的問題,我從前很公開,但現在通常不會跟同事說。現時,我仍然要依靠藥物穩定病情。

今年,父親七十歲,母親六十六歲。每天吃的是母親煮的菜飯,住的是父親的房子。父親說過,父母緣太重,未必是一件好事。幸福的日子還能維持到何年何月,天曉得知!

自知自己的疾病有機會會遺傳到下一代,遇上心儀的異性也不會主動結交。就算對方不打算生小朋友,我也不願意拖累到別人。始終,我的病何時會復發,誰也不知道。

我今年四十歲,工作將會有轉變。雖然不是轉往另一間公司工作,但仍有很大的變數。我只可以說,今天日見夜見的同事,頗有城府,如果離開這間分店也許是一件好事。

2026年10月8日星期四

When Bill met Steve

On the first day I was talking to a crowd of people about our Extended BASIC when out of the corner of my eye I noticed a handsome guy around my age with long black hair, a tightly cropped beard, and a three-piece suit. He was a few booths away, holding court with his own gaggle of people. Even from a distance I could tell he had a certain aura about him. I said to myself, "Who is that guy?" That was the day I met Steve Jobs.

Pertec Computer Corporation (PCC),  was a computer company based in Chatsworth, California which originally designed and manufactured peripherals such as floppy drives, tape drives, instrumentation control and other hardware for computers.

nuisance: a thing, person or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or problems

acquisition: the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.

subsidiary: a company wholly controlled by another

obligate: to bind legally or morally

sublicense: a subordinate license granted to another by one already having a license

stipulate: to state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done

lodge: to make a formal statement about something to a public organization or authority

An exclusive license gives one single licensee the sole right to use intellectual property, which blocks all other parties from using it.

aforesaid: mentioned before, in an earlier sentence

strident: aggressive and determined

even-keeled: characterized by stability or consistency

intimidated: feeling frightened and not confident in a particular situation

hash out: to discuss something carefully and completely in order to reach an agreement or decide something

suitor: a company that wants to buy another company

devolve into: describe a situation, discussion, or process that deteriorates over time

standstill: ​a situation in which all activity or movement has stopped

simmer: to be filled with a strong feeling, especially anger, that you have difficulty controlling

yank: to pull something/somebody hard, quickly and suddenly

stark: harsh

ambush: to make a surprise attack on somebody/something from a hidden position

appalled: feeling or showing horror at something unpleasant or wrong

standoff:  a situation in which no agreement can be reached

astounded: very surprised or shocked by something, because it seems very unlikely

gaggle: ​a group of noisy people

sleek: smooth and shiny

beige: light yellow-brown in color

signage: ​signs, especially ones that give instructions or directions to the public

rivalry: a state in which two people, companies, etc. are competing for the same thing

chicken out: to decide not to do something because you are afraid

pony up: to pay money for something

breach: to not keep to an agreement or not keep a promise

swift: happening or done quickly and immediately; doing something quickly

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Exposure Value

問題︰如果用緊 A-mode 影室內照片,f/2.5,ISO 200,快門太慢,-0.3 EV 以加快快門,做法正確嗎?


你設定 f/2.5,ISO 200。

相機會自動算出快門速度以達到「正常曝光」。

如果室內光線不足,快門就會變慢。


曝光補償 –0.3 EV → 相機會刻意壓低曝光。

為了讓畫面更暗,相機會縮短快門時間,所以快門確實會稍微加快。

但幅度很小(大約 1/3 級快門),差距不大。


正確:快門會加快一點,能稍微減少手震模糊。

不足:亮度會偏暗,改善有限。

更有效的方法:

  • 提高 ISO:例如 ISO 200 → ISO 400。
  • 開大光圈:改為 f/2
  • 用三腳架:根本解決快門過慢問題。

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陶瓷術語十五

三足盉是一種中國古代重要的器物,最早出現於新石器時代晚期(如大汶口文化、龍山文化),在商周時期更發展為青銅禮器。它的造型和功能兼具實用與禮儀意義。

基本造型:

  • 盉是一種帶流、蓋、提梁的器物,用於盛水或酒。
  • 「三足盉」即器身下有三個支撐足,通常為圓腹或鼓腹。

材質:早期以陶為主,後期多見青銅盉。

裝飾:陶盉多見劃紋、繩紋;青銅盉則常有饕餮紋、雲雷紋等。

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陶瓷術語十四

袋足鬹是一種中國新石器時代晚期至青銅時代早期的陶器器型,常見於大汶口文化、龍山文化及後續的商周時期。它的造型和功能在考古學上非常有代表性。

基本造型:鬹是一種炊煮器,通常有三足或袋狀足,袋足鬹即是三個袋狀中空的足,與器身相連。

器身:多為圓腹或鼓腹,上有口沿,部分帶蓋。

材質:以陶為主,後期也有青銅鬹。

裝飾:早期多見劃紋、繩紋,後期青銅鬹則有饕餮紋等複雜紋飾。

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陶瓷術語十三

背壺是中國新石器時代晚期(尤其大汶口文化、龍山文化)常見的一種陶器器型。它的特徵和用途非常有代表性。

基本造型:壺身圓鼓,肩部或腹部設有兩個對稱的耳(鼻狀),便於穿繩背負,因此稱為「背壺」。

材質:以紅陶、灰陶為主,晚期出現磨光黑陶背壺。

裝飾:常見劃紋、籃紋、繩紋,部分有朱繪或堆紋。

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陶器文化

大汶口文化是中國新石器時代晚期的重要考古文化,約公元前4300年至前2500年,核心分布在山東泰安大汶口一帶,後續演變為龍山文化。它以精美陶器、特殊葬俗和早期文字刻畫符號聞名,被視為中國東部文明的重要源頭。

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相信,變成所見

The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is a diffuse network of neurons in the brainstem that acts as the brain’s “gatekeeper,” regulating wakefulness, attention, and consciousness by filtering sensory input and prioritizing what reaches the cortex. It is central to the sleep–wake cycle, arousal, and focus, and dysfunction can lead to disorders of awareness such as coma, ADHD, or sleep disturbances.

shuffle: to move about, back and forth, or from one place to another

Hackney, London: It’s a borough in East London, known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse communities, and trendy areas like Shoreditch and Dalston. Historically, Hackney was working-class, but in recent decades it’s become a hub for creatives, with lots of independent shops, street art, and nightlife.

quirk: an aspect of somebody’s personality or behavior that is a little strange

fart: to let air from the bowels come out through the anus, especially when it happens loudly

unfaithful: having sex with somebody who is not your husband, wife or usual partner

A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction or expectation that comes true simply because you believe it will and act in ways to make it happen.

sketchy: that people consider to be dishonest or bad

Confirmation bias is the psychological tendency to favor, interpret, and recall information that supports one’s existing beliefs while ignoring or undervaluing contradictory evidence.

unbeknown: without the knowledge of (someone)

hunched: bending the top part of your body forward and raising your shoulders and back

snowball: if a problem, a plan, an activity, etc. snowballs, it quickly becomes much bigger, more serious, more important, etc.

awkward: difficult to deal with

conspire: to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, short-term psychotherapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it one of the most effective treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and insomnia.

A knock-on effect is an indirect chain reaction where one event or action causes a series of other events to happen sequentially.

dictate: to control or influence how something happens

manifestation: an event, action or thing that is a sign that something exists or is happening

steering wheel: the wheel that the driver turns to control the direction that a vehicle goes in

Change the narrative and try to find proof that the world is, in fact, conspiring with you, not against you, to make you happy and help you get everything you want.

心理層面:這句話鼓勵採用成長型思維,尋找正向證據,以改變情緒與行為反應。

成長型思維是指相信人的能力與智力可以透過持續的努力、學習和良好策略而不斷提升的心態。在認知心理學中,正向佐證指的是人們傾向去尋找「符合自己既有信念、假設或預期」的證據。

實務步驟:列出近期支持你、幫助你的事件;刻意記錄小成功;遇到困難時問自己「這件事如何可能在幫助我?」以尋找有利解釋。

注意事項:不是盲目樂觀或否認問題,而是平衡地尋找能促進行動與希望的證據,同時保留現實檢驗的態度。

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陶瓷術語十二

附加堆紋是考古學中描述陶器裝飾的術語:製陶時把一條或多條黏土(泥條)直接貼附、堆塑在陶器表面,形成凸起的紋飾,例如環帶、波浪、繩索狀或幾何圖案。它與刻劃、壓印不同,因為紋樣是「加上去的立體泥料」,而非在陶坯表面刻或壓出來。

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陶瓷術語十一

「溜肩」 是陶器器形描述中的一個術語,主要用來形容器物肩部的線條特徵。

溜肩:指器物肩部線條平緩下滑,由頸部過渡到腹部時呈斜坡狀,不是突兀的折角。

與「折肩」相比,溜肩的過渡更柔和,曲線自然。

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陶瓷文化

馬家窯文化是中國西北地區新石器時代晚期的重要考古文化,約公元前3300年至前2000年,核心分布在甘肅臨洮、青海東部與四川北部,以精美的彩陶聞名,被視為中國史前陶藝的高峰。

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陶瓷術語十

「缽圓唇外捲」 是陶器器形的一種複合描述,主要涉及口沿的造型特徵。

缽:指敞口、深腹的器物,常用於盛食或調和。

圓唇:口沿呈圓滑厚實的形態,邊緣不尖銳。

外捲:口沿向外翻捲,形成外展的弧度。

整體來看,「缽圓唇外捲」就是一種 口沿圓厚並向外翻展的缽形器物。

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Inheritance in Python

In Python, __init__ is a special method inside classes, often called the constructor. It runs automatically whenever you create a new object (instance) from that class. Its main job is to initialize attributes and set up the object’s starting state.

In Python, f'...' refers to an f-string (formatted string literal). It’s a concise way to embed variables or expressions directly inside a string using curly braces {}.

name = "Alice"

age = 25

print(f"My name is {name} and I am {age} years old.")

# Output: My name is Alice and I am 25 years old.

self

  • Definition: A conventional name for the first parameter of instance methods in Python.

  • Property: Refers to the current object instance that the method is being called on.

  • Purpose: Allows access to instance attributes and other methods within the same object.

  • Note: You could technically name it anything, but self is the universally accepted convention for readability.

Example:

class Dog: def __init__(self, name): self.name = name # 'self' points to the new Dog object

Here, self ensures that each Dog object stores its own name.

name

  • Definition: In your class, name is an instance attribute.

  • Property: A variable tied to a specific object, not shared across all objects.

  • Purpose: Stores the dog’s name, unique to each instance.

  • Access: Always referenced through self.name inside the class, and via object.name outside.

Example:

dog1 = Dog("Rover")
dog2 = Dog("Buddy")

print(dog1.name)  # Rover
print(dog2.name)  # Buddy

Each object has its own name value, even though both belong to the same class.


self is the handle to the object itself. name is the data stored inside that object. Together, they let each Dog carry its own identity while sharing the same class blueprint.


Inheritance in Python allows a class (child/subclass) to reuse attributes and methods from another class (parent/superclass), promoting code reusability and enabling method overriding. It’s a cornerstone of object-oriented programming, and in Python it’s implemented simply by listing the parent class in parentheses when defining the child class.

class Animal:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
    def info(self):
        print("Animal name:", self.name)

class Dog(Animal):   # Dog inherits from Animal
    def sound(self):
        print(self.name, "barks")

d = Dog("Buddy")
d.info()   # Inherited from Animal
d.sound()  # Defined in Dog

Overriding and Extending

class Dog(Animal):
    def __init__(self, name, breed):
        super().__init__(name)   # call parent constructor
        self.breed = breed
    def info(self):
        # override and extend parent method
        super().info()
        print(self.name, "is a", self.breed)

dog = Dog("Buddy", "Golden Retriever")
dog.info()

super() function: Used to call parent methods (commonly in __init__) to ensure proper initialization.

1. Inheritance

  • class Dog(Animal): → Dog inherits from Animal.

  • This means Dog automatically gets all attributes and methods defined in Animal unless overridden.

2. Constructor (__init__)

  • super().__init__(name) → calls the parent (Animal) constructor to initialize self.name.

  • self.breed = breed → adds a new attribute specific to Dog.

So each Dog object has both name (from Animal) and breed (added in Dog).

3. Method Overriding

  • info() in Dog overrides info() from Animal.

  • Inside, it first calls super().info() → runs the parent’s version (prints the name).

  • Then it extends the behavior by printing the breed.


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