簬 (lù) - A type of bamboo used in ancient times
簬 · lù
A type of bamboo used in ancient times for making arrows, specifically mentioned in classical texts for its fine quality.
A type of bamboo used in ancient times
Usage highlights
簬矢簬竹簬材美簬箭簬
Synonyms
- 箭竹— arrow bamboo (general term for bamboo used in arrows)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentions arrows made of fine bamboo (簬矢).
- This bamboo species was prized for arrow-making (簬竹).
- Historical records describe the use of this bamboo in weaponry (簬材).
Collocations
- lù shǐ(簬矢)
- lù zhú(簬竹)
- lù cái(簬材)
- měi lù(美簬)
- jiàn lù(箭簬)
Idioms
- lù shǐ zhī cái(簬矢之材)
- měi lù wéi shǐ(美簬为矢)
Cultural background
FAQ- Mentioned in classical Chinese texts like the 'Classic of Poetry' as a material for high-quality arrows.
- Associated with ancient craftsmanship and military equipment in early Chinese history.
- Represents specialized knowledge of materials in traditional Chinese archery.