Definitions
broom
variant of 帚[zhǒu]
Etymology
Pictograph of a broom.
About
The character "帚" derives from an early pictorial representation of a broom, and its contemporary structure incorporates the components "彐" and "巾", which are stylized remnants of the original image. Etymologically, it has always denoted a broom, a meaning that has persisted without significant alteration. In its traditional form, which is identical to its modern standalone form, "帚" serves as a semantic element in compounds and derived characters, such as "掃", reinforcing its association with the act of sweeping. The character's evolution reflects a gradual stylization of form while maintaining its core lexical function.
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妈妈用扫帚打扫房间。
我把扫帚放在门后。
奶奶用炊帚刷锅。
因为地板脏了，所以我拿起了扫帚。
那把旧的竹扫帚很好用。
每天早晨，他用扫帚清扫庭院。
虽然扫帚很小，但它能打扫大房间。
被遗忘的扫帚在角落里积满了灰尘。