() - A cover or screen made of bamboo or & also an archaic term for a type of

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A cover or screen made of bamboo or reed;

also an archaic term for a type of bamboo hat.

A cover or screen made of bamboo oralso an archaic term for a type of

Usage highlights

Bamboo screenReed matBamboo hatCovering screen

Synonyms

  • curtain or screen
  • mat
  • bamboo hat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A bamboo screen used for shading (竹簚).
  • A reed mat for covering goods (簚席).
  • An ancient bamboo rain hat (簚笠).

Collocations

  • Bamboo screen(竹簚)
  • Reed mat(簚席)
  • Bamboo hat(簚笠)
  • Covering screen(簚幕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for practical items like screens, mats, and hats made from bamboo or reed.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese craftsmanship with natural materials.
  • Appears in classical texts describing household or agricultural implements.

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