籜 (tuò) - Bamboo sheath — the outer protective covering or

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tuò ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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籜 · tuò

Bamboo sheath — the outer protective covering or husk of a bamboo shoot that peels off as the bamboo grows.

Bamboo sheath — the outer protective covering or

Usage highlights

Bamboo sheathShed bamboo sheathBamboo sheath patternBamboo sheath craftBamboo sheath collectionBamboo sheath specimen

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo sheath (竹籜) falls off as the plant matures.
  • Collecting bamboo sheaths (籜皮) for crafts.
  • The bamboo shoot sheds its sheath (脫籜) during growth.
  • Bamboo sheath patterns (籜紋) are sometimes used in art.

Collocations

  • Bamboo sheath(竹籜)
  • Shed bamboo sheath(脫籜)
  • Bamboo sheath pattern(籜紋)
  • Bamboo sheath craft(籜藝)
  • Bamboo sheath collection(籜集)
  • Bamboo sheath specimen(籜本)

Idioms

  • Like bamboo shedding its sheath — symbolizing growth and renewal(如竹脫籜)
  • Bamboo sheath falls, revealing jade — metaphor for talent revealed(籜落玉現)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the bamboo sheath represents natural protection and the process of growth and revelation.
  • The shedding of bamboo sheaths is often used metaphorically for personal development and the unveiling of inner qualities.
  • Bamboo sheaths have been used in traditional crafts and artwork for their natural textures and patterns.

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