笱 (gǒu) - A bamboo fish trap & a weir or basket used for catching fish

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gǒu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

笱 · gǒu

A bamboo fish trap;

a weir or basket used for catching fish in rivers.

A bamboo fish trapa weir or basket used for catching fish

Usage highlights

Bamboo fish trapFishing weirSet a trapRiver trapFish basket

Synonyms

  • 罟— net (for catching fish or animals)
  • 陷阱— trap, snare

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman set a bamboo fish trap (笱) in the river.
  • Ancient fishing methods included using weirs (笱).
  • The character appears in classical texts describing fishing gear (渔笱).

Collocations

  • Bamboo fish trap(竹笱)
  • Fishing weir(渔笱)
  • Set a trap(设笱)
  • River trap(河笱)
  • Fish basket(鱼笱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient fishing tool, reflecting traditional subsistence methods.
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts, such as the Book of Songs (《诗经》), indicating its long history.

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