籄 (kuì) - Basket — a container made of woven bamboo

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籄 · kuì

Basket — a container made of woven bamboo or other materials, used for holding or carrying items.

Basket — a container made of woven bamboo

Usage highlights

bamboo basketpicnic basketfishing basketlaundry basketstorage basketwoven basket

Synonyms

  • 篮— basket (more common term)
  • 筐— basket (often larger or coarser)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She carried a bamboo basket (竹籄) to the market.
  • The picnic basket (野餐籄) was filled with food.
  • He used a fishing basket (渔籄) to catch fish.
  • The laundry basket (洗衣籄) was full of clothes.

Collocations

  • bamboo basket(竹籄)
  • picnic basket(野餐籄)
  • fishing basket(渔籄)
  • laundry basket(洗衣籄)
  • storage basket(储物籄)
  • woven basket(编织籄)

Idioms

  • Bamboo basket fetching water — all in vain(竹籄打水一场空)
  • Basket full of gold and jade — great wealth(金玉满籄)
  • Basket of flowers — superficial beauty(花籄表面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from bamboo, representing craftsmanship and utility in Chinese daily life.
  • Often used in agricultural and fishing contexts, symbolizing harvest and sustenance.
  • In some regions, baskets are used in rituals or as decorative items during festivals.

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