笢 (mǐn) - A thin strip of bamboo & a bamboo comb

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mǐn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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笢 · mǐn

A thin strip of bamboo;

a bamboo comb;

also refers to a bamboo flute.

A thin strip of bambooa bamboo combalso refers to a bamboo flute.

Usage highlights

Bamboo stripBamboo combBamboo fluteBamboo slatsThin bambooBamboo writing slip

Synonyms

  • 篾— Bamboo strip/splinter
  • 梳— Comb (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carved a bamboo strip (笢) for writing.
  • She used a bamboo comb (笢梳) to style her hair.
  • The musician played a bamboo flute (笢笛).
  • They made a fence from bamboo slats (笢条).

Collocations

  • Bamboo strip(笢片)
  • Bamboo comb(笢梳)
  • Bamboo flute(笢笛)
  • Bamboo slats(笢条)
  • Thin bamboo(细笢)
  • Bamboo writing slip(竹笢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for writing materials before paper was invented.
  • Associated with traditional craftsmanship in bamboo products.
  • Represents simplicity and natural materials in Chinese culture.

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