簦 (dēng) - Deng — an ancient type of large bamboo & used in ancient China for protection against rain

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dēng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

簦 · dēng

Deng — an ancient type of large bamboo rain hat with a handle, similar to an umbrella;

used in ancient China for protection against rain and sun.

Deng — an ancient type of large bambooused in ancient China for protection against rain

Usage highlights

Bamboo rain hatRain hat and coir capeShoulder pole and rain hatCarry a rain hatLongAncient rain gear

Synonyms

  • 笠— Bamboo hat (typically without handle)
  • 伞— Umbrella (modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The traveler wore a bamboo rain hat (簦) in the rain.
  • Ancient Chinese rain gear included the deng (簦) and coir raincoat.
  • This museum displays a traditional deng (簦) from the Han dynasty.
  • The character 簦 appears in classical texts describing travel gear.

Collocations

  • Bamboo rain hat(竹簦)
  • Rain hat and coir cape(簦笠)
  • Shoulder pole and rain hat(担簦)
  • Carry a rain hat(负簦)
  • Long-handled rain hat(长柄簦)
  • Ancient rain gear(古簦)

Idioms

  • Carrying books and rain hat(负笈担簦)
  • Wearing rain hat and straw sandals(蹑屩担簦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The deng was an important travel implement in ancient China, used by scholars, officials, and common people alike.
  • It appears in classical literature as a symbol of travel, hardship, and scholarly pursuit.
  • The character combines the bamboo radical with the phonetic component 登, indicating its construction from bamboo.

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