籦 (zhōng) - A type of ancient bamboo flute & also appears in the name of a legendary

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zhōng ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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籦 · zhōng

A type of ancient bamboo flute;

also appears in the name of a legendary creature, the Zhongzhong (籦籠), a mythical bamboo spirit.

A type of ancient bamboo flutealso appears in the name of a legendary

Usage highlights

ZhongzhongAncient bamboo fluteMusical instrument
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a bamboo flute called the zhong (籦).
  • The mythical creature Zhongzhong (籦籠) is said to inhabit bamboo forests.
  • This character is found in the name of an ancient musical instrument (籥籦).

Collocations

  • Zhongzhong (a mythical creature)(籦籠)
  • Ancient bamboo flute(籦)
  • Musical instrument(籥籦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing mythical creatures and ancient musical instruments.
  • Strongly associated with bamboo, a plant symbolizing resilience and elegance in Chinese culture.

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