箆 (bì) - A fine-toothed comb & a comb-like implement

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bì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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箆 · bì

A fine-toothed comb;

a comb-like implement;

also refers to the comb-like structures in certain plants or tools.

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Usage highlights

FineBamboo combCombComb edgeTea ceremony bamboo whiskComb structure

Synonyms

  • 梳— comb (general term)
  • 篦— fine-toothed comb (variant character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She used a fine-toothed comb (箆子) to remove the lice.
  • The bamboo comb (竹箆) is used in traditional tea ceremony.
  • This plant has comb-like leaves (箆形叶).
  • The tool has a comb-like edge (箆状刃).

Collocations

  • Fine-toothed comb(箆子)
  • Bamboo comb(竹箆)
  • Comb-like leaves(箆形叶)
  • Comb edge(箆状刃)
  • Tea ceremony bamboo whisk(茶箆)
  • Comb structure(箆结构)

Idioms

  • Like a comb through hair(如箆梳发)
  • Fine as a comb's teeth(细如箆齿)
  • Combing through details(箆理细节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from bamboo or wood for grooming and ceremonial purposes.
  • Used in Japanese tea ceremony as a bamboo whisk (chasen) for matcha preparation.
  • The character appears in specialized contexts rather than everyday modern usage.

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