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箬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
箬ruòbamboo skin; broad-leaved bamboon, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #94948, Very Hard
箬ruò(bamboo)unknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #94948, Very Hard
箬ruòskin of bamboounknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #94948, Very Hard
ruò(ruo4) T4
  1. 1bamboo skin; broad-leaved bamboo
  2. 2(bamboo)
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March 24, 2026

箬ruò(ruo4)

The character 箬 (ruò) refers to the skin or outer layer of bamboo, commonly used in traditional crafts and as a natural material in cooking. It is often associated with the broader concept of bamboo in Chinese culture, which is valued for its versatility and strength. In contexts like food preparation or craftsmanship, 箬 can indicate the specific part of bamboo used for wrapping or construction.

Strokes14Radical⺮Frequency#94948DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Bamboo plays a significant role in Chinese culture, often symbolizing resilience and integrity. The use of 箬 in traditional food wrapping, such as zongzi (rice dumplings), highlights its practical applications and cultural importance during festivals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large bamboo plant (the radical '竹' signifies bamboo) shedding its skin like a snake. The sound 'ruò' can be remembered by thinking of a 'rough' skin texture that bamboo has, connecting both the form and sound to its meaning.

Meanings of 箬

ruò(ruo4)
1bamboo skin; broad-leaved bamboo
2(bamboo)
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About 箬

箬Simplified
14Strokes
⺮Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 箬

Usage Notes

While 箬 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in specific contexts related to bamboo products. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with other bamboo-related terms, such as 竹 (zhú), which means 'bamboo' itself. The tone is critical; ensure to pronounce it with a falling tone to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Since 箬 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, students focusing on bamboo-related terms or cultural aspects of bamboo in China would benefit from learning it. Connecting this word to the broader family of bamboo-related vocabulary can help reinforce understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 箬 with 竹 (bamboo), using them interchangeably. Remember, 箬 specifically refers to the skin or outer layer, while 竹 refers to the plant itself.

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Etymology of 箬

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)若
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Case file: 箬

  1. 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half若 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaybamboo
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 箬

IDS Structure⿱⺮若
箬Full Character
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⺮zhu2
top
若ruo4
bottom
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How to say bamboo skin; broad-leaved bamboo in Chinese

“bamboo skin; broad-leaved bamboo” in Chinese is箬ruò

The character 箬 (ruò) refers to the skin or outer layer of bamboo, commonly used in traditional crafts and as a natural material in cooking. It is often associated with the broader concept of bamboo in Chinese culture, which is valued for its versatility and strength. In contexts like food preparation or craftsmanship, 箬 can indicate the specific part of bamboo used for wrapping or construction.

When to use 箬

While 箬 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in specific contexts related to bamboo products. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with other bamboo-related terms, such as 竹 (zhú), which means 'bamboo' itself. The tone is critical; ensure to pronounce it with a falling tone to convey the correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 箬 with 竹 (bamboo), using them interchangeably. Remember, 箬 specifically refers to the skin or outer layer, while 竹 refers to the plant itself.

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Word Family of 箬

Words Containing This Character1
箬ruò(bamboo)
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Compound Meaning

What does 箬 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 箬

箬 is primarily used in traditional crafts and cooking, particularly for wrapping food items.

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