笍 (zhuì) - A sharp bamboo implement & an ancient type of bamboo arrow or pointed

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笍 · zhuì

A sharp bamboo implement;

an ancient type of bamboo arrow or pointed tool used for writing or piercing.

A sharp bamboo implementan ancient type of bamboo arrow or pointed

Usage highlights

Bamboo arrowSharp bambooWriting bambooAncient implementBamboo toolPointed bamboo

Synonyms

  • 箭— arrow
  • 笔— writing brush
  • 锥— awl, pointed tool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient writing tool made of sharpened bamboo (笍笔).
  • Bamboo arrow used in hunting (竹笍).
  • Sharp bamboo implement for marking (刻笍).

Collocations

  • Bamboo arrow(竹笍)
  • Sharp bamboo(尖笍)
  • Writing bamboo(书笍)
  • Ancient implement(古笍)
  • Bamboo tool(笍具)
  • Pointed bamboo(锐笍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts as a specialized bamboo tool, possibly for writing or hunting.
  • Rare character with limited modern usage, primarily of historical interest.
  • Represents early Chinese innovation in creating tools from natural materials like bamboo.

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