篐 (gū) - A variant form of 箍, meaning to bind, & to restrain or confine.

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gū ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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篐 · gū

A variant form of 箍, meaning to bind, hoop, or encircle with a band;

to restrain or confine.

A variant form of 箍, meaning to bind,to restrain or confine.

Usage highlights

bamboo hoopiron hoopwooden hoopto bind tightlybarrel hoopencircling band

Synonyms

  • 箍— to bind, hoop, encircle (standard form)
  • 束— to bind, restrain
  • 捆— to tie, bundle

Antonyms

  • 松— loose, relax
  • 解— untie, release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The barrel needs a hoop (篐) to hold it together.
  • He used a bamboo strip to bind (篐) the bundle.
  • Traditional buckets often have metal hoops (篐).

Collocations

  • bamboo hoop(竹篐)
  • iron hoop(铁篐)
  • wooden hoop(木篐)
  • to bind tightly(紧篐)
  • barrel hoop(桶篐)
  • encircling band(环篐)

Idioms

  • Tightly bound like a hoop(如篐紧束)
  • Encircled and restrained(篐束难逃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 篐 is a variant character primarily used in specific contexts, often regional or historical.
  • Traditionally associated with craftsmanship in barrel-making, bamboo work, and other trades requiring binding.
  • The character reflects practical solutions in pre-industrial material culture for containment and structural integrity.

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