簟 (diàn) - A mat made of woven bamboo strips & a fine bamboo mat used for sitting or

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簟 · diàn

A mat made of woven bamboo strips;

a fine bamboo mat used for sitting or sleeping, especially in ancient times.

A mat made of woven bamboo stripsa fine bamboo mat used for sitting or

Usage highlights

Bamboo matMat and pillowJadeMat and quiltSummer matCool mat

Synonyms

  • 席— mat (general term)
  • 竹席— bamboo mat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She slept on a cool bamboo mat (竹簟) during the hot summer.
  • The antique shop sold a beautifully woven mat (簟席).
  • The poem describes moonlight shining on a mat (玉簟).
  • He unrolled the mat (铺簟) for the picnic.

Collocations

  • Bamboo mat(竹簟)
  • Mat and pillow(簟枕)
  • Jade-like mat(玉簟)
  • Mat and quilt(簟衾)
  • Summer mat(夏簟)
  • Cool mat(凉簟)

Idioms

  • A mat in autumn(秋簟)
  • The mat feels like water(簟纹如水)
  • Mat under the moon(月下簟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in ancient China as a cooling bed or sitting mat, especially during summer.
  • Often appears in classical Chinese poetry as a symbol of refined living and seasonal change.
  • Associated with scholarly or aristocratic households due to its craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal.

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