(píng) - A type of bamboo screen or sieve used & a fine bamboo mat.

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A type of bamboo screen or sieve used for sifting or filtering;

a fine bamboo mat.

A type of bamboo screen or sieve useda fine bamboo mat.

Usage highlights

bamboo sievetea filterfine matgrain sifterherb drying screen

Synonyms

  • sieve
  • grate; grid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer used a bamboo sieve (竹簈) to separate the grains.
  • She placed the tea leaves on the filter (茶簈).
  • A fine bamboo mat (簈席) was used for drying herbs.

Collocations

  • bamboo sieve(竹簈)
  • tea filter(茶簈)
  • fine mat(簈席)
  • grain sifter(谷簈)
  • herb drying screen(药簈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in agricultural and domestic contexts for sifting grains and filtering substances.
  • Reflects traditional craftsmanship in bamboo weaving and utilitarian object design.

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