(xiǎn) - A type of bamboo used for making utensils,

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xiǎn | 15 strokes | radical:

· xiǎn

A type of bamboo used for making utensils, particularly referring to bamboo washbasins or containers.

A type of bamboo used for making utensils,

Usage highlights

bamboo washbasinbath bamboo containerutensil bamboowater containerbamboo vessel

Synonyms

  • basin, bowl (general container)
  • bucket, pail

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo washbasin (竹箲) was commonly used in ancient households.
  • Traditional bathhouses employed bamboo containers (浴箲) for water.
  • This character appears in classical texts describing household utensils (器箲).

Collocations

  • bamboo washbasin(竹箲)
  • bath bamboo container(浴箲)
  • utensil bamboo(器箲)
  • water container(水箲)
  • bamboo vessel(箲具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character reflects the traditional Chinese use of bamboo in daily life utensils.
  • Bamboo containers were common in historical households before modern materials.
  • The character appears primarily in classical texts rather than modern usage.

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