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桄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
桄guāngcoir-palm; ladder rungn, 10 strokes, radical 木
桄guāngwoven wood and bamboo utensilunknown, 10 strokes, radical 木
桄guāngclassifier for threads and stringsunknown, 10 strokes, radical 木
桄guàngcoir-palm; ladder rungn, 10 strokes, radical 木
桄guàngwoven wood and bamboo utensilunknown, 10 strokes, radical 木
桄guàngclassifier for threads and stringsunknown, 10 strokes, radical 木
guāng(guang1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1coir-palm; ladder rung
  2. 2woven wood and bamboo utensil
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March 24, 2026

桄guāng(guang1)

The character 桄 (guāng) refers to a type of woven utensil made from coir-palm or bamboo, often used in traditional crafts. It can also denote a rung of a ladder, highlighting its utility in construction and daily life. This word is less commonly used in modern contexts but still holds significance in specific cultural practices.

Strokes10Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, woven bamboo and palm products represent traditional craftsmanship and are often used in festivals or rural settings. The character 桄 reflects the importance of these materials in daily life and their contribution to sustainable practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sturdy ladder made from woven bamboo that you climb to reach the top of a coir-palm tree. The character 桄 looks like a ladder with its horizontal bars representing rungs, and the sound 'guāng' can remind you of 'going up' as you ascend.

Meanings of 桄

guāng(guang1)
primary
1coir-palm; ladder rung
2woven wood and bamboo utensil
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About 桄

桄Simplified
10Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 桄

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 桄 with similar characters that include different radicals, leading to mispronunciations. It's important to use this word in contexts related to traditional crafts or specific tools, as it may sound outdated in casual conversation. Be mindful of the tone; 'guāng' uses the first tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 桄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other words related to traditional crafts and tools. Students should focus on understanding its usage in cultural contexts and how it relates to craftsmanship vocabulary in HSK levels 3 and 4.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 桄 in modern contexts, leading to phrases like '我需要一个桄' (I need a guāng) when they should use '梯子' (tīzi - ladder). Ensure you use 桄 in appropriate traditional contexts or discussions about craftsmanship.

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Pronunciation of 桄

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Etymology of 桄

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)光
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Case file: 桄

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half光 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 桄?

Decomposition of 桄

IDS Structure⿰木光
桄Full Character
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木Mu4
left
光guang1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 桄?

How to say coir-palm; ladder rung in Chinese

“coir-palm; ladder rung” in Chinese is桄guāng

The character 桄 (guāng) refers to a type of woven utensil made from coir-palm or bamboo, often used in traditional crafts. It can also denote a rung of a ladder, highlighting its utility in construction and daily life. This word is less commonly used in modern contexts but still holds significance in specific cultural practices.

When to use 桄

Learners often confuse 桄 with similar characters that include different radicals, leading to mispronunciations. It's important to use this word in contexts related to traditional crafts or specific tools, as it may sound outdated in casual conversation. Be mindful of the tone; 'guāng' uses the first tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 桄 in modern contexts, leading to phrases like '我需要一个桄' (I need a guāng) when they should use '梯子' (tīzi - ladder). Ensure you use 桄 in appropriate traditional contexts or discussions about craftsmanship.

Write 桄

桄

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Word Family of 桄

Words Containing This Character2
桄guāngwoven wood and bamboo utensil
桄榔arenga or sugar palm (Arenga pinnata)
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Compound Meaning

What does 桄 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 桄

You pronounce 桄 as 'guāng' with a high and level tone.

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