Definitions
the outer layer of a stalk of bamboo (or reed or sorghum); a thin bamboo strip
Etymology
A framework 罒 made of bamboo ⺮
About
The character "篾" is structured with the semantic component "竹" representing bamboo and the phonetic component "蔑" indicating sound. Its etymology derives from the practice of splitting bamboo into thin strips for weaving, a meaning that has consistently defined the character. Over time, "篾" has specifically denoted these bamboo slivers, while also extending to refer to similar thin strips made from other plant materials. The character's form has not changed significantly, and its composition directly links to its original use, with "竹" denoting the material and "蔑" serving as a phonetic marker unrelated to the meaning of disdain associated with the standalone character "蔑".