篬 (qiāng) - Cāng — refers to a type of bamboo & also appears in historical texts describing bamboo varieties.

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篬 · qiāng

Cāng — refers to a type of bamboo;

also appears in historical texts describing bamboo varieties.

Cāng — refers to a type of bambooalso appears in historical texts describing bamboo varieties.

Usage highlights

cāng bamboocāng jade bamboocāng grovecāng shootcāng pipe

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)
  • 苍竹— green bamboo (similar appearance)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned cāng bamboo (篬竹).
  • This bamboo species is known as cāng (篬).
  • Historical records describe cāng bamboo groves (篬竹林).

Collocations

  • cāng bamboo(篬竹)
  • cāng jade bamboo(篬玉竹)
  • cāng grove(篬林)
  • cāng shoot(篬笋)
  • cāng pipe(篬管)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of bamboo.
  • Bamboo holds cultural significance in Chinese tradition, symbolizing resilience and integrity.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in historical botanical references.

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