箰 (sǔn) - Bamboo shoot & young bamboo sprout emerging from the ground.

箰Tone 3

sǔn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

箰 · sǔn

Bamboo shoot;

young bamboo sprout emerging from the ground.

Bamboo shootyoung bamboo sprout emerging from the ground.

Usage highlights

Bamboo shootsBamboo shoot tipsSpring bamboo shootsBamboo shoot skinTender bamboo shootsBamboo shoot dish

Synonyms

  • 笋— bamboo shoot (more common character)
  • 竹笋— bamboo shoot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo grove produces tender shoots (竹箰) in spring.
  • Bamboo shoots are a delicacy in Chinese cuisine (箰菜).
  • The forest floor was covered with emerging bamboo sprouts (箰芽).

Collocations

  • Bamboo shoots(竹箰)
  • Bamboo shoot tips(箰尖)
  • Spring bamboo shoots(春箰)
  • Bamboo shoot skin(箰壳)
  • Tender bamboo shoots(嫩箰)
  • Bamboo shoot dish(箰肴)

Idioms

  • Bamboo shoots after spring rain(雨后春箰)
  • Bamboo shoots breaking through the soil(破土出箰)
  • Bamboo shoots competing to emerge(箰箨竞发)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bamboo shoots symbolize new growth, vitality, and resilience in Chinese culture.
  • In traditional Chinese cuisine, bamboo shoots are considered a seasonal delicacy with a crisp texture and subtle flavor.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and literature to represent spring renewal and natural abundance.

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