(tái) - A type of ancient rain hat made of & specifically refers to a rain hat worn in

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A type of ancient rain hat made of bamboo or straw;

specifically refers to a rain hat worn in ancient times.

A type of ancient rain hat made ofspecifically refers to a rain hat worn in

Usage highlights

bamboo rain hatstraw rain hatancient rain gearwear a rain hatbamboo hat

Synonyms

  • bamboo hat (general term)
  • 斗笠conical bamboo hat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer wore a bamboo rain hat (籉笠) in the field.
  • Ancient rain gear included the straw hat (籉).
  • This artifact is identified as an ancient rain hat (籉).

Collocations

  • bamboo rain hat(籉笠)
  • straw rain hat(草籉)
  • ancient rain gear(古籉)
  • wear a rain hat(戴籉)
  • bamboo hat(竹籉)

Idioms

  • Straw raincoat and bamboo hat(蓑籉)
  • Bamboo hat and straw raincoat(籉笠蓑衣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 籉 was an important piece of rain protection in ancient agricultural societies.
  • Made from natural materials like bamboo and straw, reflecting traditional craftsmanship.
  • Often mentioned in classical texts describing farmers and fishermen's attire.

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