筕 (háng) - A type of bamboo mat used in ancient & specifically refers to a bamboo mat used for

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筕 · háng

A type of bamboo mat used in ancient times;

specifically refers to a bamboo mat used for sleeping or sitting.

A type of bamboo mat used in ancientspecifically refers to a bamboo mat used for

Usage highlights

Bamboo matAncient matBamboo sleeping matMat weavingBamboo mat craftsmanship

Synonyms

  • 席— mat (general term)
  • 簟— fine bamboo mat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bamboo mat (筕篖) was commonly used in households.
  • He slept on a bamboo mat (筕) during the summer.
  • Archaeologists found remnants of a bamboo mat (筕) in the tomb.

Collocations

  • Bamboo mat(筕篖)
  • Ancient mat(古筕)
  • Bamboo sleeping mat(竹筕)
  • Mat weaving(织筕)
  • Bamboo mat craftsmanship(筕艺)

Idioms

  • Bamboo mat and reed curtain(筕篖帘苇)
  • Fine bamboo mat(精筕细篖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 筕 refers to a specific type of bamboo mat used in ancient Chinese daily life.
  • Such mats were common household items before modern bedding became widespread.
  • Bamboo mats like 筕 were particularly valued for their cooling properties in summer.

FAQ