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March 24, 2026
笾(籩)biān(bian1)
The character 笾 (biān) refers to a traditional bamboo container used for holding food or fruits. It is most commonly associated with agricultural practices in rural China, where such baskets are utilized for harvesting and transporting produce.
Strokes11Radical⺮Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, bamboo is highly valued and often symbolizes flexibility and resilience, making the bamboo basket (笾) a practical embodiment of these traits in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bamboo basket (the shape of 笾) overflowing with fruits, representing abundance. The top of the character resembles the opening of a basket, and the bamboo components suggest its material, making it easy to remember both its form and meaning.
Meanings of 笾
biān(bian1)
1bamboo container for food
2basket for fruits
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About 笾
笾Simplified
籩Traditional
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语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bamboo basket (the shape of 笾) overflowing with fruits, representing abundance. The top of the character resembles the opening of a basket, and the bamboo components suggest its material, making it easy to remember both its form and meaning.
Usage Notes
This term is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in literary contexts or discussions about agriculture. Be careful with pronunciation, as the tone can change its meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Though 笾 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other agricultural terms at this level. Students should focus on recognizing bamboo-related words as they often appear in contexts discussing traditional practices.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, bamboo is highly valued and often symbolizes flexibility and resilience, making the bamboo basket (笾) a practical embodiment of these traits in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 笾 with similar-sounding characters or mispronounce it, leading to confusion with unrelated words. For example, saying 笾 as 'bián' instead of the correct 'biān' can change its meaning entirely.
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Cultural Notes for 笾
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In Chinese culture, bamboo is highly valued and often symbolizes flexibility and resilience, making the bamboo basket (笾) a practical embodiment of these traits in daily life.
Word Family of 笾
Words Containing This Character1
笾biānbasket for fruits籩
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 笾
A 笾 is used primarily for carrying and storing food or fruits, especially in agricultural settings.
No, 笾 is more common in historical or literary contexts and is not often used in daily conversation.
It is pronounced as 'biān', with a high level tone.
