笭 (líng) - Bamboo mat used in ancient carriages & bamboo basket or cage

笭Tone 2

líng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

笭 · líng

Bamboo mat used in ancient carriages;

bamboo basket or cage;

also refers to the bamboo frame on boats for storing fish.

Bamboo mat used in ancient carriagesbamboo basket or cagealso refers to the bamboo frame on boats

Usage highlights

Carriage bamboo matFish basketBamboo cageBoat storage frame

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo mat in the carriage (车笭) was finely woven.
  • Fishermen use bamboo baskets (鱼笭) to store their catch.
  • Ancient texts mention carriage fittings including bamboo mats (笭).

Collocations

  • Carriage bamboo mat(车笭)
  • Fish basket(鱼笭)
  • Bamboo cage(竹笭)
  • Boat storage frame(船笭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to bamboo mats used in ancient Chinese carriages as part of interior fittings.
  • Later extended to bamboo baskets and cages used in fishing and storage.
  • Appears in classical texts describing ancient vehicles and fishing equipment.

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