簤 (dài) - A type of bamboo fish trap or basket

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dài ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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簤 · dài

A type of bamboo fish trap or basket used in ancient China for catching fish.

A type of bamboo fish trap or basket

Usage highlights

bamboo fish trapfishing basketancient fishing toolbamboo trapfishing gear

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman used a bamboo trap (簤) to catch fish in the river.
  • Ancient fishing methods included various types of baskets (渔簤).
  • This character appears in classical texts describing fishing tools (簤具).

Collocations

  • bamboo fish trap(渔簤)
  • fishing basket(簤篮)
  • ancient fishing tool(古簤)
  • bamboo trap(竹簤)
  • fishing gear(簤具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient fishing technology and subsistence methods in Chinese history.
  • Reflects the importance of bamboo craftsmanship in traditional Chinese material culture.
  • Appears in classical texts describing fishing and agricultural practices.

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