篃 (mèi) - A type of small bamboo & specifically refers to Phyllostachys nidularia, a species of

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mèi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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篃 · mèi

A type of small bamboo;

specifically refers to Phyllostachys nidularia, a species of bamboo with slender stems.

A type of small bamboospecifically refers to Phyllostachys nidularia, a species of

Usage highlights

篃竹小篃竹篃叶篃林青篃

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)
  • 箭竹— arrow bamboo (another name for this species)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden features delicate 篃 bamboo (篃竹).
  • 篃 bamboo is known for its slender appearance (篃竹的细长外观).
  • This species is sometimes called arrow bamboo (箭竹).

Collocations

  • Mei bamboo(篃竹)
  • small Mei bamboo(小篃竹)
  • Mei bamboo leaves(篃叶)
  • Mei bamboo forest(篃林)
  • green Mei bamboo(青篃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 篃 refers to a specific species of bamboo (Phyllostachys nidularia) native to China.
  • Bamboo holds cultural significance in Chinese tradition, symbolizing resilience, elegance, and integrity.
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in botanical contexts.

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