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笾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
笾biānbamboo container for foodg, 11 strokes, radical ⺮
笾biānbasket for fruitsunknown, 11 strokes, radical ⺮
biān(bian1) T1
  1. 1bamboo container for food
  2. 2basket for fruits
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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
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
11Strokes
⺮Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 笾

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.

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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Pronunciation of 笾

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Etymology of 笾

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

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)边
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Case file: 笾

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 笾?

Decomposition of 笾

IDS Structure⿱⺮边
笾Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
边bian1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 笾?

How to say bamboo container for food in Chinese

“bamboo container for food” in Chinese is笾biān

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.

When to use 笾

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.

What learners get wrong

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.

Write 笾

笾

Practice writing 笾 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 笾

Words Containing This Character1
笾biānbasket for fruits籩
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Compound Meaning

What does 笾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 笾

A 笾 is used primarily for carrying and storing food or fruits, especially in agricultural settings.

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