笗 (dōng) - An ancient type of bamboo & a rare character used primarily in historical contexts

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dōng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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笗 · dōng

An ancient type of bamboo;

a rare character used primarily in historical contexts and names.

An ancient type of bambooa rare character used primarily in historical contexts

Usage highlights

笗竹笗林古笗笗园笗叶笗节

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)
  • 筇— another type of bamboo

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned 笗 bamboo (笗竹).
  • This character appears in some classical dictionaries (古典字典).
  • It can be found in historical place names (古地名).
  • Occasionally used in personal names (人名).

Collocations

  • ancient bamboo type(笗竹)
  • bamboo forest(笗林)
  • ancient bamboo(古笗)
  • bamboo garden(笗园)
  • bamboo leaves(笗叶)
  • bamboo joint(笗节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient variety of bamboo, symbolizing resilience and elegance in Chinese culture.
  • Bamboo is one of the 'Four Gentlemen' in Chinese art, representing integrity and perseverance.
  • Rare characters like 笗 often appear in historical texts and classical literature.

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