筥 (jǔ) - A round bamboo basket used for holding grain, & an ancient unit of capacity.

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jǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

筥 · jǔ

A round bamboo basket used for holding grain, rice, or other items;

an ancient unit of capacity.

A round bamboo basket used for holding grain,an ancient unit of capacity.

Usage highlights

Bamboo basketGrain basketRice basketAncient measureWoven basketContainer basket

Synonyms

  • 篮— basket (general term)
  • 筐— basket, often rectangular

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer carried a bamboo basket (筥) of rice.
  • In ancient texts, a 筥 was a specific measure of grain.
  • The artifact was a beautifully woven bamboo container (筥).

Collocations

  • Bamboo basket(竹筥)
  • Grain basket(谷筥)
  • Rice basket(米筥)
  • Ancient measure(古筥)
  • Woven basket(编筥)
  • Container basket(筐筥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as a practical container in ancient Chinese agricultural society.
  • Appears in classical texts as a standard unit of measurement for dry goods.
  • Represents traditional bamboo weaving craftsmanship.

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