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筒 is a phono-semantic compound with the bamboo radical 竹 on top, indicating its connection to bamboo objects, and 同 on the bottom, which provides the phonetic cue. Its original meaning referred specifically to a hollow section of bamboo cut between nodes, forming a natural tube or container. As techniques and materials evolved, this meaning broadened to describe any tube or cylindrical object, regardless of material, such as a metal pipe, a cardboard mailing tube, or a firearm barrel. The bamboo radical thus historically marks its origin as a natural, hollow plant stalk used for storage or transport.
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这个笔筒很实用。
邮筒是绿色的。
他清理了烟筒。
筒仓里装满了粮食。
客厅安装了新筒灯。
她穿了一条蓝色筒裙。
我把硬币存进储蓄筒。
工程师正在测试筒体的压力。