笸 (pǒ) - A shallow basket or tray, typically made from

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笸 · pǒ

A shallow basket or tray, typically made from bamboo or wicker, used for holding or winnowing grain.

A shallow basket or tray, typically made from

Usage highlights

Bamboo trayWinnowing basketShallow basketGrain basketBamboo containerWicker tray

Synonyms

  • 篮— basket
  • 筐— basket
  • 箩— bamboo basket

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She carried a bamboo tray (笸箩) filled with dried herbs.
  • The farmer used a winnowing basket (笸篮) to separate grain from chaff.
  • He placed the snacks in a shallow basket (笸筐) for serving.
  • The traditional craft involves weaving bamboo trays (笸箩).

Collocations

  • Bamboo tray(笸箩)
  • Winnowing basket(笸篮)
  • Shallow basket(笸筐)
  • Grain basket(笸箕)
  • Bamboo container(笸篓)
  • Wicker tray(笸盘)

Idioms

  • A winnowing basket and a dustpan(笸箩簸箕)
  • Bamboo tray and wooden basin(笸箩木盆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in agricultural societies for grain processing and storage.
  • Common household item in rural China, often hand-woven from bamboo.
  • Represents traditional craftsmanship and practical daily life tools.

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