筍 (sǔn) - Bamboo shoot — the young, edible shoot of & also used metaphorically for youth or new growth.

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Bamboo shoot — the young, edible shoot of bamboo plants;

also used metaphorically for youth or new growth.

Bamboo shoot — the young, edible shoot ofalso used metaphorically for youth or new growth.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 竹筍— bamboo shoot (more specific term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We harvested fresh bamboo shoots (竹筍) for dinner.
  • Spring is the season for bamboo shoots (春筍).
  • The dish features braised bamboo shoots (燒筍).
  • Bamboo shoots grow rapidly after rain (雨後春筍).

Collocations

  • bamboo shoot(竹筍)
  • spring bamboo shoot(春筍)
  • winter bamboo shoot(冬筍)
  • bamboo shoot tip(筍尖)
  • dried bamboo shoot(筍乾)
  • bamboo shoot shell(筍殼)

Idioms

  • Spring bamboo shoots after rain — things emerging in great numbers(雨後春筍)
  • Cutting bamboo and digging up shoots — pursuing profit relentlessly(斬竹搗筍)
  • Bamboo shoot at the tip of a cone — outstanding talent(穎脫之筍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bamboo shoots are a traditional ingredient in Chinese cuisine, valued for their crisp texture and subtle flavor.
  • In Chinese culture, bamboo shoots symbolize vitality, rapid growth, and renewal due to their quick emergence.
  • The character appears in literary works as a metaphor for youth and promising talent.

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