箊 (yū) - A type of bamboo with slender leaves, specifically

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yū ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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箊 · yū

A type of bamboo with slender leaves, specifically referring to the Wenzhu bamboo or similar varieties.

A type of bamboo with slender leaves, specifically

Usage highlights

Wenzhu bambooslenderelegant bamboobamboo grovebamboo leaves

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)
  • 筠— bamboo skin; bamboo (poetic)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden features elegant bamboo (箊竹).
  • This type of bamboo has slender leaves (细叶箊).
  • Ancient texts mention this bamboo variety (古书中的箊).

Collocations

  • Wenzhu bamboo(箊竹)
  • slender-leaved bamboo(细叶箊)
  • elegant bamboo(雅箊)
  • bamboo grove(箊林)
  • bamboo leaves(箊叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 箊 appears in classical Chinese texts describing specific bamboo varieties.
  • Bamboo holds cultural significance in Chinese tradition, symbolizing resilience and elegance.
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily appearing in literary or botanical contexts.

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