籘 (téng) - Rattan — a climbing palm with long, flexible
籘 · téng
Rattan — a climbing palm with long, flexible stems used for making furniture, baskets, and other woven items.
Rattan — a climbing palm with long, flexible
Usage highlights
Rattan chairRattan basketRattan craftRattan furnitureRattan weavingRattan products
Synonyms
- 藤— rattan, vine (more common simplified form)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The chair is made of rattan (籘椅).
- She weaves beautiful rattan baskets (籘篮).
- Traditional crafts often use rattan materials (籘制工艺品).
Collocations
- Rattan chair(籘椅)
- Rattan basket(籘篮)
- Rattan craft(籘艺)
- Rattan furniture(籘家具)
- Rattan weaving(籘编)
- Rattan products(籘制品)
Cultural background
FAQ- Rattan has been used for centuries in Chinese craftsmanship for making durable and flexible household items.
- In traditional Chinese culture, rattan represents natural beauty and practical craftsmanship.
- Rattan furniture is particularly popular in southern China where the climate suits its use.