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笊 is a character for a kitchen utensil, specifically a strainer or skimmer. Its top radical 竹 (bamboo) indicates the material, while the bottom component 爪 (claw or hand) represents its function of grasping or scooping. Combined, they form the meaning of a bamboo tool used to lift food from liquid or oil. This implement is most commonly seen in the compound word 笊篱 (zhàolí).