笪 (dá) - A surname & a type of bamboo curtain or mat

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dá ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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笪 · dá

A surname;

a type of bamboo curtain or mat;

also refers to a whip made of bamboo.

A surnamea type of bamboo curtain or matalso refers to a whip made of bamboo.

Usage highlights

Surname DáBamboo curtainBamboo matBamboo whip

Synonyms

  • 帘— curtain, shade
  • 席— mat, seating

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Dá (笪) is relatively rare in China.
  • They used a bamboo curtain (笪) to shade the window.
  • The ancient bamboo whip (笪) was used for punishment.

Collocations

  • Surname Dá(笪姓)
  • Bamboo curtain(竹笪)
  • Bamboo mat(笪席)
  • Bamboo whip(笪鞭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 笪 is an uncommon Chinese surname with historical origins.
  • The character's components reflect its association with bamboo products.
  • In ancient times, bamboo curtains and mats were common household items.

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