簄 (hù) - A type of bamboo fishing weir or trap

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hù ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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簄 · hù

A type of bamboo fishing weir or trap used in ancient China, typically placed in rivers or coastal waters to catch fish.

A type of bamboo fishing weir or trap

Usage highlights

Fishing weirBamboo trapSet up a weirRiver weirCoastal fishing weirWeir fishing

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman set up a bamboo weir (簄) in the river.
  • Ancient texts mention various fishing techniques including the use of weirs (渔簄).
  • Coastal communities used bamboo traps (竹簄) to catch fish during high tide.

Collocations

  • Fishing weir(渔簄)
  • Bamboo trap(竹簄)
  • Set up a weir(设簄)
  • River weir(河簄)
  • Coastal fishing weir(海簄)
  • Weir fishing(簄渔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese fishing technology and traditional ecological knowledge.
  • Reflects the ingenuity of traditional fishing methods in pre-modern China.
  • Shows how bamboo, a versatile material, was used in various aspects of daily life including fishing.

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