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簹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
簹dāngtall bamboozg, 19 strokes, radical ⺮
dāng(dang1) T1
  1. 1tall bamboo
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March 24, 2026

簹dāng(dang1)

簹 (dāng) refers to a type of tall bamboo, often associated with strength and resilience. It is important in various contexts, such as construction and traditional crafts, and can symbolize flexibility and durability in Chinese culture.

Strokes19Radical⺮
Cultural Note

Bamboo, including 簹, plays a significant role in Chinese literature and art, often symbolizing integrity and resilience. In traditional Chinese gardens, tall bamboo is often used for its aesthetic and practical uses.

Memory Tip

Think of a tall bamboo swaying gently in the wind. The character 簹 is composed of the bamboo radical (竹), which represents all things bamboo, and the phonetic component '当' (dāng), which sounds like 'dang' – imagine a 'dang' sound as the bamboo hits something sturdy, emphasizing its strength.

Meanings of 簹

dāng(dang1)
1tall bamboo
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About 簹

簹Simplified
19Strokes
⺮Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 簹

Usage Notes

簹 is a more formal term and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone, as using a different tone can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include 簹竹 (dāng zhú) for 'bamboo' and phrases describing bamboo's uses in crafts and construction.

HSK Study Tips

Although 簹 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with other bamboo-related vocabulary like 竹 (zhú) at HSK 1. Students should focus on recognizing the bamboo radical and understanding the significance of bamboo in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 簹 (dāng) with other bamboo-related characters like 竹 (zhú). For example, saying '我喜欢簹' (Wǒ xǐhuān dāng) instead of '我喜欢竹' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhú) can lead to confusion about which type of bamboo is being referred to.

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Pronunciation of 簹

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Etymology of 簹

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)當
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Case file: 簹

  1. 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half當 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 簹?

Decomposition of 簹

IDS Structure⿱⺮當
簹Full Character
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⺮zhu2
top
當dang1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 簹?

How to say tall bamboo in Chinese

“tall bamboo” in Chinese is簹dāng

簹 (dāng) refers to a type of tall bamboo, often associated with strength and resilience. It is important in various contexts, such as construction and traditional crafts, and can symbolize flexibility and durability in Chinese culture.

When to use 簹

簹 is a more formal term and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone, as using a different tone can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include 簹竹 (dāng zhú) for 'bamboo' and phrases describing bamboo's uses in crafts and construction.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 簹 (dāng) with other bamboo-related characters like 竹 (zhú). For example, saying '我喜欢簹' (Wǒ xǐhuān dāng) instead of '我喜欢竹' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhú) can lead to confusion about which type of bamboo is being referred to.

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簹

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Word Family of 簹

Words Containing This Character1
筜dāngspecies of tall bamboo簹
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Compound Meaning

What does 筜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 簹

簹 means 'tall bamboo' in Mandarin.

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