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March 24, 2026
筠yún(yun2)
The character 筠 (yún) refers specifically to the skin or outer layer of bamboo. It is often used in contexts related to bamboo crafts or materials, emphasizing the natural and utilitarian aspects of bamboo in Chinese culture.
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Cultural Note
Bamboo is an essential element of Chinese culture, symbolizing resilience and flexibility. The use of bamboo skin (筠) reflects the importance of bamboo in traditional arts, crafts, and building materials.
Memory Tip
Think of 筠 as a 'yarn' wrapped around the bamboo, representing its protective skin. The left side (竹) is the radical for bamboo, while the right side (尹) can remind you of the smooth, soft texture of bamboo skin.
Meanings of 筠
yún(yun2)
1bamboo skin
2skin of bamboo
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筠Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of 筠 as a 'yarn' wrapped around the bamboo, representing its protective skin. The left side (竹) is the radical for bamboo, while the right side (尹) can remind you of the smooth, soft texture of bamboo skin.
Usage Notes
This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in literature or specific discussions about bamboo products. Be aware of the tones; 'yún' should not be confused with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 筠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 topics like bamboo (竹). Students should focus on the radical and its use in combinations with other bamboo-related terms.
Cultural Note
Bamboo is an essential element of Chinese culture, symbolizing resilience and flexibility. The use of bamboo skin (筠) reflects the importance of bamboo in traditional arts, crafts, and building materials.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 筠 with other characters that have similar pronunciations, such as 云 (yún, cloud). Remember that 筠 specifically refers to bamboo skin, while 云 refers to the sky or clouds.
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Cultural Notes for 筠
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Bamboo is an essential element of Chinese culture, symbolizing resilience and flexibility. The use of bamboo skin (筠) reflects the importance of bamboo in traditional arts, crafts, and building materials.
Word Family of 筠
Words Containing This Character3
筠yúnskin of bamboo
筠连县Yunlian county in Yibin 宜賓|宜宾[Yíbīn], Sichuan筠連縣
筠连Yunlian county in Yibin 宜賓|宜宾[Yíbīn], Sichuan筠連
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Frequently Asked Questions about 筠
No, 筠 is more often found in written Chinese or specific contexts related to bamboo.
You might encounter words like 竹子 (zhúzi, bamboo) or 竹筏 (zhúfá, bamboo raft) in your studies.
