笣 (bāo) - Bāo — a type of bamboo shoot & also refers to a bamboo sheath or wrapping.

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笣 · bāo

Bāo — a type of bamboo shoot;

also refers to a bamboo sheath or wrapping.

Bāo — a type of bamboo shootalso refers to a bamboo sheath or wrapping.

Usage highlights

bamboo shootbamboo sheathbamboo wrappingfresh bamboo sheathbamboo shoot tipbamboo shoot skin

Synonyms

  • 笋— bamboo shoot
  • 箨— bamboo sheath

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo shoot (竹笣) is edible in spring.
  • He peeled off the bamboo sheath (笣皮).
  • They used bamboo wrapping (笣叶) for the zongzi.
  • The new bamboo had fresh sheaths (新笣).

Collocations

  • bamboo shoot(竹笣)
  • bamboo sheath(笣皮)
  • bamboo wrapping(笣叶)
  • fresh bamboo sheath(新笣)
  • bamboo shoot tip(笣尖)
  • bamboo shoot skin(笣壳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo represents resilience and integrity.
  • Bamboo shoots are a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine, especially in spring dishes.
  • Bamboo sheaths have been used historically for wrapping food and other items.

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