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March 24, 2026
筢()pá(pa2)
The character 筢 (pá) refers to a type of rake, which is a gardening tool used for collecting leaves, grass, or other debris. It is commonly used in agricultural and gardening contexts to prepare soil or maintain landscapes. This term is more specialized, often encountered in discussions of farming or gardening practices.
Strokes13Radical⺮Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese farming culture, tools like the rake play an essential role in maintaining rice paddies and vegetable gardens, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer using a rake to gather up fallen leaves. The character 筢 consists of the radical for 'bamboo' (竹) on the left, suggesting tools made from bamboo, while the right side (爬) can remind you of 'climbing' or 'gathering' up the leaves off the ground, which is what you do with a rake.
Meanings of 筢
pá(pa2)
1rake
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筢Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer using a rake to gather up fallen leaves. The character 筢 consists of the radical for 'bamboo' (竹) on the left, suggesting tools made from bamboo, while the right side (爬) can remind you of 'climbing' or 'gathering' up the leaves off the ground, which is what you do with a rake.
Usage Notes
This character is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation, as similar-sounding characters can have completely different meanings. It's often paired with other gardening vocabulary in context.
HSK Study Tips
Since 筢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related agricultural terms, especially those involving tools and gardening. Understanding the radicals can help in memorizing less common characters like this one.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese farming culture, tools like the rake play an essential role in maintaining rice paddies and vegetable gardens, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 筢 with other similar-sounding characters or assume it refers to a more general tool. For example, mistakenly using it to mean 'shovel' instead of 'rake' is common; instead, use 铲子 (chǎnzi) for shovel.
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Cultural Notes for 筢
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In traditional Chinese farming culture, tools like the rake play an essential role in maintaining rice paddies and vegetable gardens, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 筢
The correct pronunciation is 'pá', with the second tone.
Yes, many gardening tools have their own specific names, such as 锄头 (chútóu) for hoe and 铲子 (chǎnzi) for shovel.
It is more specific to gardening and agriculture, so you might not hear it in everyday conversation.
