箅 (bì) - A bamboo grate or steamer rack used in
箅 · bì
A bamboo grate or steamer rack used in cooking, typically placed in a pot to steam food above boiling water.
A bamboo grate or steamer rack used in
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- Steam the buns on a bamboo grate (箅子).
- The pot comes with a steaming rack (蒸箅).
- Place the fish on the steamer grate (蒸锅箅).
Collocations
- Bamboo grate(箅子)
- Steaming rack(蒸箅)
- Pot grate(锅箅)
- Steamer grate(蒸锅箅)
- Bamboo steamer(竹箅)
- Iron grate(铁箅)
Idioms
- None specifically featuring this character
Cultural background
FAQ- Traditionally made from bamboo, used in Chinese culinary practices for steaming foods like buns, dumplings, and fish.
- Represents a specific kitchen utensil in traditional Chinese cooking methods.
- The character's radical 竹 indicates its original bamboo construction.