梜 (jiā) - Chopsticks & also refers to a type of wooden tablet

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jiā ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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梜 · jiā

Chopsticks;

also refers to a type of wooden tablet or slip used in ancient times.

Chopsticksalso refers to a type of wooden tablet

Usage highlights

Wooden chopsticksBamboo chopsticksChopstick restChopstick caseAncient writing slips

Synonyms

  • 筷子— chopsticks (modern term)
  • 箸— chopsticks (classical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Using chopsticks (梜) to eat noodles.
  • Ancient wooden slips (梜) for writing.
  • A pair of chopsticks (一双梜).

Collocations

  • Wooden chopsticks(木梜)
  • Bamboo chopsticks(竹梜)
  • Chopstick rest(梜架)
  • Chopstick case(梜盒)
  • Ancient writing slips(书梜)

Idioms

  • Like using chopsticks to eat(如持梜而食)
  • Records on wooden slips(梜上之记)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the ancient terms for chopsticks, predating the more common 筷子.
  • Also used historically for wooden writing tablets in ancient China.
  • Reflects the importance of wood and bamboo in traditional Chinese utensils.

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