笋 (sǔn) - Bamboo shoot — the young, edible shoot of & also used metaphorically for something that emerges quickly

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笋 · sǔn

Bamboo shoot — the young, edible shoot of the bamboo plant;

also used metaphorically for something that emerges quickly or has great potential.

Bamboo shoot — the young, edible shoot ofalso used metaphorically for something that emerges quickly

Usage highlights

Bamboo shootsSpring bamboo shootsWinter bamboo shootsDried bamboo shootsBamboo shoot tipsBamboo shoot shell

Synonyms

  • 竹笋— Bamboo shoot (more formal term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We harvested fresh bamboo shoots (竹笋) for dinner.
  • Spring is the season for bamboo shoots (春笋).
  • The new building went up like bamboo shoots after rain (雨后春笋).
  • This dish uses dried bamboo shoots (笋干).

Collocations

  • Bamboo shoots(竹笋)
  • Spring bamboo shoots(春笋)
  • Winter bamboo shoots(冬笋)
  • Dried bamboo shoots(笋干)
  • Bamboo shoot tips(笋尖)
  • Bamboo shoot shell(笋壳)

Idioms

  • Spring up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain(雨后春笋)
  • Bamboo shoots after rain — new things emerging in large numbers(雨后春笋)
  • Cut winter bamboo shoots — take advantage of someone(挖冬笋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bamboo shoots are a traditional delicacy in Chinese cuisine, valued for their crisp texture and subtle flavor.
  • In Chinese culture, bamboo shoots symbolize vitality, rapid growth, and new beginnings due to their quick emergence.
  • The idiom '雨后春笋' (like bamboo shoots after rain) describes things appearing rapidly in great numbers.

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