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March 24, 2026
笸pǒ(po3)
The character 笸 (pǒ) refers to a specific type of flat basket or tray used for holding grains or other items. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts or traditional settings where such baskets play a role in storage and transportation of food products.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese farming practices, baskets like 笸 were essential for harvesting and processing grains, reflecting the agricultural heritage and communal practices of rural life in China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flat basket (笸) that is used by farmers to collect grains. The character looks like a basket with the top open, and the sound 'pǒ' can remind you of 'pouring' grains into it.
Meanings of 笸
pǒ(po3)
1a flat grain basket
2flat basket-tray
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About 笸
笸Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flat basket (笸) that is used by farmers to collect grains. The character looks like a basket with the top open, and the sound 'pǒ' can remind you of 'pouring' grains into it.
Usage Notes
This word is relatively informal and may not be widely used in modern urban contexts, but it can be found in rural or agricultural discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters, and note that it is rarely used in compound expressions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 笸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can help learners understand the agricultural context in which many related words appear, especially at levels 3 and 4. Focus on recognizing the character and its usage in context.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese farming practices, baskets like 笸 were essential for harvesting and processing grains, reflecting the agricultural heritage and communal practices of rural life in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 笸 with similar characters like 篮 (lán, basket), leading to incorrect usage. Always remember that 笸 specifically denotes a flat grain basket.
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Cultural Notes for 笸
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In traditional Chinese farming practices, baskets like 笸 were essential for harvesting and processing grains, reflecting the agricultural heritage and communal practices of rural life in China.
Word Family of 笸
Words Containing This Character1
笸pǒflat basket-tray
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What does 笸 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 笸
It is pronounced as pǒ, with the third tone.
It is not widely used in everyday conversation but may appear in agricultural contexts.
While there are no direct synonyms, related terms include '篮子' (lánzi, basket) and '筐' (kuāng, another type of basket).
