篓 (lǒu) - Basket — a container made of bamboo, wicker,

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lǒu ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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篓 · lǒu

Basket — a container made of bamboo, wicker, or similar materials, typically with a handle, used for carrying or storing items.

Basket — a container made of bamboo, wicker,

Usage highlights

Bamboo basketFish basketWastepaper basketBasket for carrying soilWoven basketCoal basket

Synonyms

  • 篮— basket (general term, often broader)
  • 筐— basket (often shallower or wider)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She carried vegetables in a bamboo basket (竹篓).
  • Fishermen use creels (鱼篓) to hold their catch.
  • The wastepaper basket (字纸篓) was full of crumpled drafts.
  • He brought a picnic in a woven basket (篓子).

Collocations

  • Bamboo basket(竹篓)
  • Fish basket(鱼篓)
  • Wastepaper basket(字纸篓)
  • Basket for carrying soil(土篓)
  • Woven basket(篓子)
  • Coal basket(煤篓)

Idioms

  • Carrying a bamboo basket to draw water — futile labor(竹篮打水一场空)
  • A basket for official documents — implying a scholar's tool(文书篓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from bamboo or rattan, reflecting practical craftsmanship in agrarian societies.
  • Commonly used in fishing, farming, and household chores across historical China.
  • The character's radical (竹) emphasizes its primary construction material.

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