篶 (yān) - A type of dark-colored bamboo & refers to black bamboo or purple bamboo.

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篶 · yān

A type of dark-colored bamboo;

refers to black bamboo or purple bamboo.

A type of dark-colored bamboorefers to black bamboo or purple bamboo.

Usage highlights

dark bambooblack bamboopurple bamboo篶色 bamboo篶秆 bamboo culm篶叶 bamboo leaf

Synonyms

  • 紫竹— purple bamboo (another name for dark-colored bamboo)
  • 黑竹— black bamboo

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden features dark bamboo (篶竹).
  • This bamboo species has a purplish-black culm (篶竹的秆).
  • He collected various bamboo specimens including the dark bamboo (篶竹).

Collocations

  • dark bamboo(篶竹)
  • black bamboo(篶竹)
  • purple bamboo(篶竹)
  • 篶色 bamboo
  • 篶秆 bamboo culm
  • 篶叶 bamboo leaf

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 篶 refers to a specific type of bamboo with dark-colored culms, valued in traditional Chinese gardening and aesthetics.
  • Dark bamboo varieties have been appreciated in Chinese culture for their unique coloration and ornamental value.
  • Bamboo in general holds significant cultural importance in China, symbolizing resilience, integrity, and elegance.

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