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March 24, 2026
篑(簣)kuì(kui4)
The character 篑 (kuì) refers to a type of basket traditionally made from bamboo, specifically used for carrying soil or earth. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can be encountered in agricultural or construction contexts, where such baskets facilitate the transportation of materials.
Strokes15Radical⺮Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese agriculture, bamboo has been a commonly used material for various tools, including baskets like 篑. The craftsmanship involved in making these baskets reflects the importance of bamboo in rural life and its utility in farming practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sturdy bamboo basket (the character's form) filled with rich, dark soil, ready to be carried to a garden. The pronunciation 'kuì' sounds like 'quick,' and you can remember it as a 'quick' way to carry soil!
Meanings of 篑
kuì(kui4)
1a bamboo basket for carrying soil
2basket for carrying soil
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About 篑
篑Simplified
簣Traditional
15Strokes
⺮Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 篑
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sturdy bamboo basket (the character's form) filled with rich, dark soil, ready to be carried to a garden. The pronunciation 'kuì' sounds like 'quick,' and you can remember it as a 'quick' way to carry soil!
Usage Notes
While 篑 is a specific term for a soil-carrying basket, learners should be cautious about using it in casual conversation, as it may not be well understood. It typically appears in more formal or technical contexts related to farming or construction.
HSK Study Tips
This character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to other words related to agriculture and tools. Students should focus on recognizing the radicals and their meanings to help understand similar terms.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese agriculture, bamboo has been a commonly used material for various tools, including baskets like 篑. The craftsmanship involved in making these baskets reflects the importance of bamboo in rural life and its utility in farming practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 篑 with more common terms for baskets, such as 篓 (lǒu). For example, saying '我有一个篓' (I have a kuì) instead of '我有一个篓' could lead to confusion, as 篓 is the more common term for a basket.
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Grammar Patterns of 篑
篑 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
yǎn kàn jiù yào pò jì lù què gōng kuī yī kuì， ， tā zhī néng shī wàng dì lí。
She went away disappointed after getting tantalisingly close to breaking the record.
Cultural Notes for 篑
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese agriculture, bamboo has been a commonly used material for various tools, including baskets like 篑. The craftsmanship involved in making these baskets reflects the importance of bamboo in rural life and its utility in farming practices.
Word Family of 篑
Words Containing This Character2
功亏一篑to fail through lack of a final effort功虧一簣
篑kuìbasket for carrying soil簣
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Compound Meaning
What does 功亏一篑 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 篑
No, 篑 is more specialized and used in contexts related to agriculture or construction.
You might explore words like 锄头 (chútóu, hoe) or 铲子 (chǎnzi, shovel) to expand your vocabulary.
