篛 (ruò) - A type of bamboo with large leaves used & also refers to the leaves of this bamboo.

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篛 · ruò

A type of bamboo with large leaves used for wrapping food, especially zongzi (sticky rice dumplings);

also refers to the leaves of this bamboo.

A type of bamboo with large leaves usedalso refers to the leaves of this bamboo.

Usage highlights

Bamboo leavesBamboo for wrappingBamboo leaf wrappingBamboo leaf zongziBamboo leaf packageBamboo leaf mat

Synonyms

  • 箬— bamboo leaf (alternative character with same meaning)
  • 竹叶— bamboo leaves (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We use bamboo leaves (篛叶) to wrap zongzi.
  • The bamboo species Phyllostachys bambusoides is known for its large leaves (篛竹).
  • She bought bamboo leaves (篛箬) at the market for cooking.
  • Traditional food wrapping often uses this specific bamboo (篛叶包).

Collocations

  • Bamboo leaves(篛叶)
  • Bamboo for wrapping(篛竹)
  • Bamboo leaf wrapping(篛箬)
  • Bamboo leaf zongzi(篛叶粽子)
  • Bamboo leaf package(篛包)
  • Bamboo leaf mat(篛席)

Idioms

  • Bamboo leaves and reed flowers(篛叶芦花)
  • Bamboo leaves green and lush(篛叶青青)
  • Bamboo leaves in the wind(风摇篛叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Chinese cuisine for wrapping zongzi during Dragon Boat Festival.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing bamboo varieties and their uses.
  • Associated with rustic, natural lifestyle in traditional Chinese culture.

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