笧 (cè) - An ancient form of 册, meaning 'bamboo slips' & also refers to a bamboo fence or woven

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cè ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

笧 · cè

An ancient form of 册, meaning 'bamboo slips' or 'books';

also refers to a bamboo fence or woven bamboo container.

An ancient form of 册, meaning 'bamboo slips'also refers to a bamboo fence or woven

Usage highlights

Bamboo slipsBamboo fenceBamboo containerAncient booksBamboo weavingBook slips

Synonyms

  • 册— book, volume (modern equivalent)
  • 简— bamboo slip
  • 篱— fence, hedge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts were written on bamboo slips (竹笧).
  • The farmer used a bamboo fence (笧篱) around his garden.
  • She stored scrolls in a bamboo container (笧筒).

Collocations

  • Bamboo slips(竹笧)
  • Bamboo fence(笧篱)
  • Bamboo container(笧筒)
  • Ancient books(古笧)
  • Bamboo weaving(编笧)
  • Book slips(简笧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 笧 represents an early form of book-making technology using bamboo slips bound together.
  • In ancient China, bamboo slips were the primary writing material before paper was invented.
  • The character reflects the importance of bamboo in traditional Chinese material culture.

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