箃 (zōu) - A type of bamboo & also refers to the joints of bamboo.

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箃 · zōu

A type of bamboo;

also refers to the joints of bamboo.

A type of bambooalso refers to the joints of bamboo.

Usage highlights

bamboo typebamboo jointbamboo grovebamboo shootbamboo leaf

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)
  • 筇— a type of bamboo; bamboo cane

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo grove had many varieties (竹子种类), including 箃.
  • He studied the structure of bamboo joints (竹节).
  • Ancient texts mention 箃 as a specific bamboo type.

Collocations

  • bamboo type(箃竹)
  • bamboo joint(竹箃)
  • bamboo grove(竹林)
  • bamboo shoot(竹笋)
  • bamboo leaf(竹叶)

Idioms

  • Bamboo has joints but the mind is open-minded(竹有节而虚心)
  • Like splitting bamboo(势如破竹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bamboo holds significant cultural value in Chinese tradition, symbolizing resilience, integrity, and elegance.
  • Characters with the bamboo radical often relate to bamboo objects, writing materials, or musical instruments.

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