簵 (lù) - A type of fine bamboo used for making & also refers to a specific variety of bamboo.

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簵 · lù

A type of fine bamboo used for making arrows, especially arrow shafts;

also refers to a specific variety of bamboo.

A type of fine bamboo used for makingalso refers to a specific variety of bamboo.

Usage highlights

bamboo arrowfine bambooarrow shaftbamboo materialancient arrows

Synonyms

  • 箘— another type of fine bamboo used for arrows
  • 簬— similar fine bamboo for arrow-making

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient arrows were made from fine bamboo (簵竹).
  • This type of bamboo is suitable for crafting (可制簵).
  • Historical texts mention bamboo arrow shafts (竹簵).

Collocations

  • bamboo arrow(竹簵)
  • fine bamboo(簵竹)
  • arrow shaft(箭簵)
  • bamboo material(簵材)
  • ancient arrows(古簵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for making arrow shafts in ancient China, particularly valued for its strength and straight grain.
  • Mentioned in classical texts describing materials for weapons and craftsmanship.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese knowledge of material properties and resource utilization.

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