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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
枧jiǎnspout, bamboo tube; wooden pegg, 8 strokes, radical 木
枧jiǎnbamboo conduitunknown, 8 strokes, radical 木
枧jiǎnsame as 筧|笕unknown, 8 strokes, radical 木
jiǎn(jian3)jian T3
  1. 1spout, bamboo tube; wooden peg
  2. 2bamboo conduit
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March 24, 2026

枧(梘)jiǎn(jian3)

The character 枧 (jiǎn) refers to a wooden peg or a bamboo tube that can act as a spout or conduit. It is often used in contexts related to agriculture or construction, where such items are utilized for irrigation or drainage purposes.

Strokes8Radical木
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese farming practices, bamboo is often used for irrigation systems, highlighting the importance of natural materials in agricultural tools. The character 枧 connects to this cultural heritage of sustainable practices in farming.

Memory tip

Imagine a bamboo tube (the shape of the character) that channels water like a spout. The '木' radical (meaning wood) hints at its material, while the '干' part suggests a straight, tubular form. Picture a farmer using this bamboo conduit to water plants efficiently.

Meanings of 枧

jiǎn(jian3)
1spout, bamboo tube; wooden peg
2bamboo conduit
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About 枧

枧Simplified
梘Traditional
8Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While using 枧, learners should be mindful that it is a more formal term and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in literary or specialized texts related to farming or construction. Avoid using it in casual contexts where simpler terms might suffice.

HSK Study Tips

Although 枧 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of related terms in agriculture or construction. Focus on recognizing the radicals and similar characters, such as 筧 (jiǎn) and 笕 (jiǎn), to deepen your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 枧 with similar-sounding characters like 简 (jiǎn) meaning 'simple.' Remember that 枧 specifically refers to a physical object related to bamboo or wood, while 简 has a different meaning.

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Etymology of 枧

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)见
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Origin

枧 = 木 + 见. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 枧

IDS Structure⿰木见
枧Full character
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木Mu4
left
见jian4
right
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How to say spout, bamboo tube; wooden peg in Chinese

“spout, bamboo tube; wooden peg” in Chinese is枧jiǎn

The character 枧 (jiǎn) refers to a wooden peg or a bamboo tube that can act as a spout or conduit. It is often used in contexts related to agriculture or construction, where such items are utilized for irrigation or drainage purposes.

When to use 枧

While using 枧, learners should be mindful that it is a more formal term and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in literary or specialized texts related to farming or construction. Avoid using it in casual contexts where simpler terms might suffice.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 枧 with similar-sounding characters like 简 (jiǎn) meaning 'simple.' Remember that 枧 specifically refers to a physical object related to bamboo or wood, while 简 has a different meaning.

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Word Family of 枧

Words containing this character1
枧jiǎnspout梘

Frequently asked questions about 枧

Some synonyms include 筧 (jiǎn) and 笕 (jiǎn), which also refer to bamboo conduits.

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