What is a 簖 used for?

A 簖 is a traditional bamboo fishing weir used to trap fish in rivers and streams by creating barriers that guide fish into enclosures.

Is 簖 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this character is quite rare in modern usage and primarily appears in contexts discussing traditional fishing methods or regional practices.

Can 簖 be used in personal names?

While possible, it's very uncommon in modern names due to its specific meaning and rarity. It might be chosen for its connection to nature and tradition.

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簖 · duàn

A type of bamboo weir or fish trap used in rivers, traditionally constructed with bamboo stakes to catch fish.

A type of bamboo weir or fish trap

Usage highlights

Bamboo weirFish trapRiver weirFishing barrierBamboo fishing weirSet up a weir

Synonyms

渔栅— fishing barrier
鱼梁— fish weir

Usage & contexts

Examples

Fishermen set up a bamboo weir (鱼簖) in the river.
The traditional fish trap (簖) is an ancient fishing method.
They caught many fish using the bamboo barrier (竹簖).

Collocations

Bamboo weir(竹簖)
Fish trap(鱼簖)
River weir(河簖)
Fishing barrier(簖栅)
Bamboo fishing weir(渔簖)
Set up a weir(下簖)

Idioms

No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ

簖 represents traditional Chinese fishing technology, particularly in river and lake regions.
This character reflects the ingenuity of ancient Chinese fishing methods using natural materials.
Bamboo weirs were commonly used in southern China where bamboo is abundant.

簖 (duàn) - A type of bamboo weir or fish trap