笠 (lì) - A broad-brimmed bamboo hat & a conical rain hat made of bamboo and

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笠 · lì

A broad-brimmed bamboo hat;

a conical rain hat made of bamboo and leaves, traditionally worn in East Asia for protection from sun and rain.

A broad-brimmed bamboo hata conical rain hat made of bamboo and

Usage highlights

Bamboo hatRain hatConical hatStraw hatWearing a hatHat and raincoat

Synonyms

  • 帽— hat, cap (general term)
  • 斗笠— conical bamboo hat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer wore a bamboo hat (竹笠) while working in the fields.
  • Traditional rain hats (雨笠) are still used in some rural areas.
  • The conical hat (斗笠) is an iconic symbol of Asian agriculture.
  • He put on his straw hat (草笠) before going out in the sun.

Collocations

  • Bamboo hat(竹笠)
  • Rain hat(雨笠)
  • Conical hat(斗笠)
  • Straw hat(草笠)
  • Wearing a hat(戴笠)
  • Hat and raincoat(笠蓑)

Idioms

  • Raincoat and bamboo hat(蓑笠)
  • Carrying a hat on a pole(竿笠)
  • The hat of a recluse(隐士之笠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with farmers, fishermen, and travelers in ancient China.
  • Represents simplicity, humility, and connection to nature in Chinese culture.
  • Often appears in classical poetry and paintings as a symbol of rural life.
  • The conical bamboo hat has been used across East Asia for centuries as practical headwear.

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