栚 (zhèn) - A wooden frame used for supporting silkworm cocoons & a tool in traditional sericulture.

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zhèn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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栚 · zhèn

A wooden frame used for supporting silkworm cocoons during reeling;

a tool in traditional sericulture.

A wooden frame used for supporting silkworm cocoonsa tool in traditional sericulture.

Usage highlights

Silkworm frameSilk reeling frameSericulture toolCocoon supportTraditional frame

Synonyms

  • 架— frame, stand, rack
  • 框— frame, case

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silkworm cocoons are placed on the frame (栚) for reeling.
  • Traditional sericulture uses various tools including the 栚.
  • The 栚 is an important implement in silk production (丝绸生产).

Collocations

  • Silkworm frame(蚕栚)
  • Silk reeling frame(缫丝栚)
  • Sericulture tool(养蚕工具)
  • Cocoon support(茧架)
  • Traditional frame(传统栚架)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 栚 represents a specialized tool used in traditional Chinese sericulture (silk production).
  • As a tool character, it reflects the technological sophistication of ancient Chinese silk manufacturing.
  • The wooden component (木) indicates the material typically used for this implement.

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