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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
篾mièbamboo splints or slatsn, 17 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #20045, Very Hard
篾mièbamboo splints for basketsunknown, 17 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #20045, Very Hard
miè(mie4) T4
  1. 1bamboo splints or slats
  2. 2bamboo splints for baskets
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March 24, 2026

篾miè(mie4)

The character 篾 (miè) refers to thin strips or slats made from bamboo, commonly used in the construction of baskets and other woven items. It’s particularly relevant in contexts involving traditional crafts and materials in Chinese culture.

Strokes17Radical⺮Frequency#20045DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Bamboo plays a significant role in Chinese culture, symbolizing resilience and flexibility. The use of 篾 in traditional basket weaving reflects the importance of bamboo in daily life and craftsmanship.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'meek' bamboo tree bending gently as thin strips (miè) are cut from it to create beautiful baskets. The character has a bamboo radical (竹) which signifies its material, and 'miè' sounds like 'meek', helping you remember the nature of this humble yet useful item.

Meanings of 篾

miè(mie4)
1bamboo splints or slats
2bamboo splints for baskets
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About 篾

篾Simplified
17Strokes
⺮Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 篾

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 篾 with other bamboo-related characters like 笔 (bǐ), which means pen. 篾 is more specific and is used in informal contexts, often in crafts or discussions about traditional basket-making.

HSK Study Tips

Though 篾 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of bamboo-related terms, which may appear in higher-level texts about Chinese culture. Focus on recognizing the bamboo radical as it appears in various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 篾 with other bamboo characters. For example, saying 篾 (miè) when meaning 笔 (bǐ) is a common mix-up; remember that 篾 specifically refers to bamboo strips.

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Etymology of 篾

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A framework 罒 made of bamboo ⺮

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Case file: 篾

  1. 1The giveawayA framework 罒 made of bamboo ⺮
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 篾?

Decomposition of 篾

IDS Structure⿱⺮⿱罒戍
篾Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
罒wang3
top
戍shu4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 篾?

How to say bamboo splints or slats in Chinese

“bamboo splints or slats” in Chinese is篾miè

The character 篾 (miè) refers to thin strips or slats made from bamboo, commonly used in the construction of baskets and other woven items. It’s particularly relevant in contexts involving traditional crafts and materials in Chinese culture.

When to use 篾

Be careful not to confuse 篾 with other bamboo-related characters like 笔 (bǐ), which means pen. 篾 is more specific and is used in informal contexts, often in crafts or discussions about traditional basket-making.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 篾 with other bamboo characters. For example, saying 篾 (miè) when meaning 笔 (bǐ) is a common mix-up; remember that 篾 specifically refers to bamboo strips.

Write 篾

篾

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Word Family of 篾

Words Containing This Character2
篾mièbamboo splints for baskets
竹篾thin bamboo strips used for basket weaving
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Compound Meaning

What does 篾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 篾

篾 is primarily used in traditional crafts, particularly for making baskets and other woven items.

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