Definitions
Etymology
A framework 罒 made of bamboo ⺮
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As a phono-semantic compound, 篾 combines the semantic radical 竹 (bamboo) at the top with the phonetic component 蔑 at the bottom, which provides its pronunciation. The bamboo radical indicates the material, defining 篾 as thin bamboo strips or splints used in weaving. Its meaning is firmly rooted in traditional crafts and basketry, referring specifically to the physical material for making household items and furniture, without abstract or metaphorical extensions.