籋 (niè) - A type of ancient tool, such as a & also refers to a fine-toothed comb.

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A type of ancient tool, such as a bamboo pincer or tweezers;

also refers to a fine-toothed comb.

A type of ancient tool, such as aalso refers to a fine-toothed comb.

Usage highlights

Bamboo tweezersFineAncient pincer

Synonyms

  • 镊— tweezers, pincers
  • 钳— pincers, pliers

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used ancient bamboo tweezers (籋) for delicate tasks.
  • The fine-toothed comb (籋) was made of bamboo.
  • Archaeologists found a bamboo pincer (籋) at the site.

Collocations

  • Bamboo tweezers(竹籋)
  • Fine-toothed comb(细籋)
  • Ancient pincer(古籋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing tools and implements.
  • Associated with traditional craftsmanship using bamboo materials.

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