篨 (chú) - Coarse bamboo mat & refers to reed mats used in ancient times,

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chú ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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篨 · chú

Coarse bamboo mat;

refers to reed mats used in ancient times, particularly mentioned in classical texts.

Coarse bamboo matrefers to reed mats used in ancient times,

Usage highlights

Coarse bamboo matReed matBamboo sleeping matSimple matting

Synonyms

  • 席— mat (general term)
  • 簟— fine bamboo mat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was furnished with a coarse bamboo mat (篨).
  • Ancient texts mention reed mats called chú (篨).
  • He slept on a simple chú mat (篨).

Collocations

  • Coarse bamboo mat(篨)
  • Reed mat(篨)
  • Bamboo sleeping mat(竹篨)
  • Simple matting(篨席)

Idioms

  • Coarse mat and fine mat(篨簟)
  • Reed mat and bamboo mat(篨箄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a type of coarse matting made from reeds or bamboo.
  • Represents humble furnishings in classical Chinese domestic settings.
  • Appears in historical descriptions of simple living conditions.

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