籃 (lán) - Basket — a container made of woven material, & specifically refers to a basketball hoop or net

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Basket — a container made of woven material, typically used for carrying or storing items;

specifically refers to a basketball hoop or net in sports contexts.

Basket — a container made of woven material,specifically refers to a basketball hoop or net

Usage highlights

BasketballBamboo basketShopping basketLaundry basketPicnic basketBasket rim

Synonyms

  • 筐— basket, crate
  • 簍— basket, hamper

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carries a bamboo basket (竹籃) to the market.
  • She scored a basket (投籃) in the game.
  • They bought a picnic basket (野餐籃) for the outing.
  • The laundry basket (洗衣籃) is full of clothes.

Collocations

  • Basketball(籃球)
  • Bamboo basket(竹籃)
  • Shopping basket(購物籃)
  • Laundry basket(洗衣籃)
  • Picnic basket(野餐籃)
  • Basket rim(籃框)

Idioms

  • Basket of flowers, basket of brocade(花籃錦簇)
  • Bamboo basket fetching water — all in vain(竹籃打水一場空)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from bamboo or rattan, baskets are symbols of craftsmanship and utility in Chinese culture.
  • In modern contexts, 籃 is strongly associated with basketball (籃球), one of China's most popular sports.

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