Definitions
sieve-like utensil
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As a phono-semantic compound, 篰 has the bamboo radical 竹 on top, indicating its semantic category: an object made from bamboo or similar grasses. The lower component 部 serves solely as the phonetic element, providing the sound and not contributing any meaning related to "department" or "division". Etymologically, this character specifically denotes a deep, woven bamboo basket or container historically used by agricultural workers to carry earth, grain, or other heavy loads. As a precise term for a traditional agrarian tool, 篰 is rare in modern Chinese, appearing mainly in historical texts about rural life, farming implements, and bamboo craftsmanship.
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