笖 (yǐ) - Bamboo shoot & young bamboo

笖Tone 3

yǐ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

笖 · yǐ

Bamboo shoot;

young bamboo;

also used in names.

Bamboo shootyoung bambooalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Bamboo shootSpring bamboo shootTender bamboo shootBamboo shoot tipBamboo shoot skin

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo grove has fresh shoots (竹笖).
  • Spring is the season for bamboo shoots (春笖).
  • This dish uses tender bamboo shoots (嫩笖).

Collocations

  • Bamboo shoot(竹笖)
  • Spring bamboo shoot(春笖)
  • Tender bamboo shoot(嫩笖)
  • Bamboo shoot tip(笖尖)
  • Bamboo shoot skin(笖壳)

Idioms

  • Bamboo shoots after spring rain(雨后春笖)
  • Bamboo shoots breaking through soil(破土笖出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bamboo shoots symbolize new growth, vitality and resilience in Chinese culture.
  • In naming, it represents upward mobility, continuous improvement and fresh beginnings.

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