() - A type of bamboo & also refers to a bamboo fence or enclosure.

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A type of bamboo;

also refers to a bamboo fence or enclosure.

A type of bambooalso refers to a bamboo fence or enclosure.

Usage highlights

Bamboo fenceBamboo speciesBamboo stripsBamboo enclosureBamboo groveBamboo weaving

Synonyms

  • bamboo (general term)
  • fence, hedge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was surrounded by a bamboo fence (筣篱).
  • This bamboo species (筣竹) grows in southern China.
  • They used bamboo strips (筣片) for weaving baskets.

Collocations

  • Bamboo fence(筣篱)
  • Bamboo species(筣竹)
  • Bamboo strips(筣片)
  • Bamboo enclosure(筣围)
  • Bamboo grove(筣林)
  • Bamboo weaving(筣编)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese use of bamboo in construction and daily life
  • Bamboo symbolizes resilience and flexibility in Chinese culture
  • Used in traditional fencing and agricultural implements

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