(yuān) - A deep bamboo basket used for carrying things,

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· yuān

A deep bamboo basket used for carrying things, typically with a handle.

A deep bamboo basket used for carrying things,

Usage highlights

Bamboo basketBamboo basket with handleBamboo winnowing basketBamboo containerCarrying basketBasket for grain

Synonyms

  • basket (general term)
  • basket, usually larger

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer carried vegetables in a bamboo basket (箢).
  • She used a bamboo basket (箢) to collect fruits from the garden.
  • Traditional bamboo baskets (箢) are still used in some rural areas.

Collocations

  • Bamboo basket()
  • Bamboo basket with handle(提箢)
  • Bamboo winnowing basket(箢箕)
  • Bamboo container(竹箢)
  • Carrying basket(挑箢)
  • Basket for grain(粮箢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in agricultural societies for carrying and storing various items.
  • Made from bamboo, reflecting the importance of bamboo in Chinese material culture.
  • Represents traditional craftsmanship and rural lifestyle.

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