罶 (liǔ) - A fish trap & a bamboo or wicker trap used in ancient

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liǔ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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罶 · liǔ

A fish trap;

a bamboo or wicker trap used in ancient China for catching fish, typically placed in weirs or dams.

A fish trapa bamboo or wicker trap used in ancient

Usage highlights

Fish trapSet a trapBamboo trapFishing weirRiver trap

Synonyms

  • 罟— fishing net
  • 筌— bamboo fish trap

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman set up a fish trap (罶) in the stream.
  • Ancient texts describe various types of fishing weirs and traps (鱼罶).
  • The character appears in classical poetry describing rural life (置罶).

Collocations

  • Fish trap(鱼罶)
  • Set a trap(设罶)
  • Bamboo trap(竹罶)
  • Fishing weir(渔罶)
  • River trap(河罶)

Idioms

  • Not found in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient fishing technology and rural subsistence methods.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing agricultural and fishing practices.
  • Reflects the importance of fishing in traditional Chinese economy and diet.

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