篟 (qiàn) - A type of slender bamboo & also used historically as a personal name.

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qiàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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篟 · qiàn

A type of slender bamboo;

also used historically as a personal name.

A type of slender bambooalso used historically as a personal name.

Usage highlights

Slender bambooBamboo groveBamboo shootBamboo fenceBamboo flute

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)
  • 筱— slender bamboo

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a slender bamboo called 篟 (qiàn).
  • It can be used in classical names, like the historical figure 篟 (Qiàn).
  • This character describes a specific bamboo variety (篟竹).

Collocations

  • Slender bamboo(篟竹)
  • Bamboo grove(篟林)
  • Bamboo shoot(篟笋)
  • Bamboo fence(篟篱)
  • Bamboo flute(篟笛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with bamboo, which symbolizes resilience, integrity, and elegance in Chinese culture.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts but appears in classical texts and historical names.

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