籛 (jiǎn) - Jian — an ancient surname & also refers to a type of ancient bamboo

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jiǎn ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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籛 · jiǎn

Jian — an ancient surname;

also refers to a type of ancient bamboo basket or container;

associated with the legendary figure Peng Zu who was said to have lived for 800 years.

Jian — an ancient surnamealso refers to a type of ancient bambooassociated with the legendary figure Peng Zu who

Usage highlights

Jian surnameJian bamboo basketPeng Zu JianJian characterAncient jian

Synonyms

  • 彭— Peng (related through Peng Zu association)
  • 篯— alternative form of Jian

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Peng Zu's surname was Jian (彭祖姓籛).
  • Ancient bamboo containers were called jian (籛筐).
  • The surname Jian appears in historical records (籛姓).
  • This character is used in classical texts (古籍中的籛字).

Collocations

  • Jian surname(籛姓)
  • Jian bamboo basket(籛筐)
  • Peng Zu Jian(彭祖籛)
  • Jian character(籛字)
  • Ancient jian(古籛)

Idioms

  • Peng Zu's longevity(彭祖寿籛)
  • The Jian surname tradition(籛氏传承)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Strongly associated with Peng Zu, a legendary Chinese figure famous for his extreme longevity in Chinese mythology.
  • The character represents an ancient surname that appears in historical and mythological contexts.
  • Originally referred to bamboo containers or baskets in ancient times.

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