篧 (zhuó) - Zhuo — a type of bamboo fishing trap

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zhuó ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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篧 · zhuó

Zhuo — a type of bamboo fishing trap or weir used in ancient China to catch fish.

Zhuo — a type of bamboo fishing trap

Usage highlights

Bamboo fishing trapFish trapFishing weirAncient fishing tool

Synonyms

  • 筌— bamboo fish trap
  • 罶— fish trap, weir

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman set up a bamboo trap (篧) in the river.
  • Ancient texts describe various fishing methods including the zhuo (篧).
  • This character appears in the Classic of Poetry (诗经).

Collocations

  • Bamboo fishing trap(篧)
  • Fish trap(鱼篧)
  • Fishing weir(渔篧)
  • Ancient fishing tool(古篧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient fishing implement made from bamboo, showing early Chinese aquaculture technology.
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts including the Classic of Poetry (诗经).
  • Demonstrates the importance of fishing in traditional Chinese subsistence economy.

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