坯子 Traditional form: 坯子 Pinyin (reading): pīzi Definitions: base semifinished product (fig.) the makings of (a talented actor etc) Characters: 坯 - clay; unburnt earthenware 子 - son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing Traditional characters: 坯 - clay; unburnt earthenware 子 - son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing