Bonding in the restoration of pottery cultural relics is an old and constantly updated subject. The properties of both pottery wares and adhesives should be taken into account when selecting adhesives for the restoration of pottery cultural relics. Individual differences of pottery exist at each stage of production, including the differences in the composition of clay and non-clay, and in the content of aluminum silicate in clay, as well as in firing temperatures and atmospheres. Ancient Chinese pottery developed around the composition of pottery and the change of firing temperature, so there were many kinds of pottery with a long history of using bonding materials. In the past 30 years, with regard to pottery bonding, more attention has been paid to the detection and research on adhesive properties. The frequency of use and basic properties of commonly used adhesives during the period are of guiding significance. Thermoplastic and thermosetting resin adhesives involving polymer adhesives have different main properties due to differences in linear structure and three-dimensional network structure:thermoplastic adhesives have smaller tensile strength and are reversible after bonding; thermosetting adhesives, the opposite is true for the agent. The good bonding mechanical properties, durability and reversibility of the adhesive are necessary conditions for selecting a suitable adhesive for ceramic cultural relics; the curing time, temperature conditions, shrinkage rate, etc. of the adhesive are direct factors that affect the bonding process. It is necessary to take into account a variety of factors, combine the performance summary of adhesives, select suitable adhesives, collect bonding information, detect bonding effects in stages, and insist on multi-disciplinary cooperation, etc., in order to promote in-depth research and progress of adhesive applications.