(dāng) - Dang — refers to a type of tall & used in names of bamboo species and in

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dāng | 19 strokes | radical:

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Dang — refers to a type of tall bamboo;

used in names of bamboo species and in poetic contexts.

Dang — refers to a type of tallused in names of bamboo species and in

Usage highlights

Bamboo speciesBamboo groveBamboo shootBamboo fenceBamboo raft

Synonyms

  • bamboo (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tall bamboo grows by the river (簹竹).
  • Bamboo grove in poetry (簹林).
  • Ancient texts mention this bamboo variety (古书中的簹).

Collocations

  • Bamboo species(簹竹)
  • Bamboo grove(簹林)
  • Bamboo shoot(簹笋)
  • Bamboo fence(簹篱)
  • Bamboo raft(簹筏)

Idioms

  • Tall bamboo swaying in wind(簹竹摇曳)
  • Bamboo shadow on moonlit night(月夜簹影)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with bamboo culture in Chinese tradition, symbolizing resilience and elegance.
  • Often used in poetic and literary contexts to depict natural scenery.
  • Represents scholarly refinement due to bamboo's connection with literati.

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