竻 (lè) - A type of bamboo with thorns & also used in the name of a place

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lè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 竹

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竻 · lè

A type of bamboo with thorns;

also used in the name of a place in Guangdong, China (竻竹);

an alternative pronunciation 'jīn' refers to the sound of a musical instrument.

A type of bamboo with thornsalso used in the name of a placean alternative pronunciation 'jīn' refers to the sound

Usage highlights

Thorny bambooLek竹 place nameBamboo thornMusical sound

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This bamboo variety has thorns (竻竹).
  • There is a place called Lek竹 in Guangdong (竻竹).
  • The ancient instrument made a sound (竻 as jīn).

Collocations

  • Thorny bamboo(竻竹)
  • Lek竹 place name(竻竹)
  • Bamboo thorn(竹竻)
  • Musical sound(竻 as jīn)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 竻竹 is a specific type of bamboo known for its thorns, historically used for fencing or barriers.
  • The character appears in place names in Guangdong province, reflecting local flora.

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