笜 (zhú) - Bamboo shoot & also used as a personal name in ancient

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zhú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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笜 · zhú

Bamboo shoot;

also used as a personal name in ancient China.

Bamboo shootalso used as a personal name in ancient

Usage highlights

Bamboo shootBamboo shoot tipSpring bamboo shootFresh bamboo shootBamboo shoot growth

Synonyms

  • 笋— bamboo shoot (more common character)
  • 竹笋— bamboo shoot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo grove produces new shoots (竹笜).
  • Ancient Chinese name found in historical texts (笜).
  • Spring is the season for bamboo shoots (春笜).

Collocations

  • Bamboo shoot(竹笜)
  • Bamboo shoot tip(笜尖)
  • Spring bamboo shoot(春笜)
  • Fresh bamboo shoot(鲜笜)
  • Bamboo shoot growth(笜生)

Idioms

  • Bamboo shoots after rain(雨后春笜)
  • Bamboo shoots breaking through soil(破土而笜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily found in ancient texts and names.
  • Associated with bamboo culture in China, symbolizing resilience and growth.
  • Used as a personal name in historical contexts, though uncommon in modern usage.

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