筚 (bì) - A coarse bamboo wicker or wattle & used to describe something crude, simple, or humble,

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A coarse bamboo wicker or wattle;

used to describe something crude, simple, or humble, often in reference to a simple dwelling or a difficult path.

A coarse bamboo wicker or wattleused to describe something crude, simple, or humble,

Usage highlights

Wicker doorWicker gateCoarse bamboo fenceHumble abodePioneering in hardshipThatched hut and wicker door

Synonyms

  • 陋— crude; humble
  • 简— simple; brief

Antonyms

  • 华— magnificent; luxurious
  • 奢— extravagant; wasteful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They lived in a simple wicker hut (筚门).
  • The pioneers opened up a path through the brambles (筚路蓝缕).
  • He endured a life of poverty (蓬门筚户).

Collocations

  • Wicker door(筚门)
  • Wicker gate(筚门)
  • Coarse bamboo fence(筚篱)
  • Humble abode(筚户)
  • Pioneering in hardship(筚路蓝缕)
  • Thatched hut and wicker door(蓬门筚户)

Idioms

  • Pioneering work under harsh conditions(筚路蓝缕)
  • A humble, impoverished home(蓬门筚户)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with poverty and humble beginnings, often used to describe the dwellings of commoners or scholars in seclusion.
  • The idiom '筚路蓝缕' is a classic reference to the arduous pioneering work of ancient rulers and founders, symbolizing perseverance and hard work.

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