簢 (mǐn) - A type of bamboo with a thin, hard & specifically refers to bamboo used for making mats

簢Tone 3

mǐn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

簢 · mǐn

A type of bamboo with a thin, hard skin;

specifically refers to bamboo used for making mats or other woven items.

A type of bamboo with a thin, hardspecifically refers to bamboo used for making mats

Usage highlights

簢竹簢箄簢簟簢笥簢箧

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a type of bamboo called 簢 (mǐn).
  • This mat is woven from 簢 bamboo (簢竹).
  • The 簢 plant grows in southern China (簢竹生长在中国南方).

Collocations

  • mǐn zhú(簢竹)
  • mǐn bǐ(簢箄)
  • mǐn diàn(簢簟)
  • mǐn sì(簢笥)
  • mǐn qiè(簢箧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 簢 is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and botanical references.
  • In ancient times, specific bamboo types like 簢 were valued for their material properties in crafting household items.
  • The character reflects the detailed classification of bamboo species in traditional Chinese culture.

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