Meanings of 笥
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 笥
Podcast: 笥
Podcast: 笥
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 笥
This word is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of its pronunciation; learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 笥子 (sìzi), referring to a small basket.
While 笥 (sì) is not part of HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 3 words related to food and containers, like 饭 (fàn, rice) and 盒 (hé, box). Focus on the context of storage and traditional items to enhance understanding.
Learners often confuse 笥 with similar characters like 箱 (xiāng, box) or 盆 (pén, basin). Be careful not to use 笥 when referring to modern storage options like plastic boxes.
Pronunciation of 笥
Drill the tone of 笥 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 笥
bamboo
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 笥
- 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half司 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybamboo
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 笥? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 笥?
Decomposition of 笥
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 笥?
How to say hamper, wicker basket in Chinese
“hamper, wicker basket” in Chinese is笥
The character 笥 (sì) refers to a wicker basket or a square bamboo container used traditionally for storing food or clothing. It symbolizes practicality and is often associated with rural life in China, where such containers are commonly used for carrying goods.
When to use 笥
This word is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of its pronunciation; learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 笥子 (sìzi), referring to a small basket.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 笥 with similar characters like 箱 (xiāng, box) or 盆 (pén, basin). Be careful not to use 笥 when referring to modern storage options like plastic boxes.
Write 笥
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 笥 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 笥
Compound Meaning
What does 笥 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 笥
笥 refers specifically to a wicker basket or bamboo container, while 盒 (hé) means a box, often made of more rigid materials.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 笥?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.