簩 (láo) - An ancient name for a type of bamboo,

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簩 · láo

An ancient name for a type of bamboo, specifically referring to large bamboo species with thick walls.

An ancient name for a type of bamboo,

Usage highlights

liao bambooancient bamboobamboo speciesthicksouthern bamboobamboo grove

Synonyms

  • 竹— bamboo (general term)
  • 箬— indocalamus bamboo (another specific bamboo type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a type of bamboo called liao (簩).
  • This bamboo species (簩竹) grows in southern China.
  • Bamboo craftsmen sometimes use liao bamboo (簩) for construction.
  • The botanical name for this bamboo includes the character liao (簩).

Collocations

  • liao bamboo(簩竹)
  • ancient bamboo(古簩)
  • bamboo species(竹簩)
  • thick-walled bamboo(厚壁簩)
  • southern bamboo(南簩)
  • bamboo grove(簩林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese botanical texts describing bamboo varieties.
  • Represents one of many specialized bamboo types recognized in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Reflects the importance of bamboo in Chinese material culture and taxonomy.

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