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筐 (kuāng) is a phono-semantic compound meaning a large, open-top basket used for carrying or storing goods. The semantic radical 竹 (zhú), meaning bamboo, indicates the primary material traditionally used for weaving these containers. The phonetic component 匡 (kuāng), which independently means "to correct", provides the character's pronunciation. This reflects how natural plant resources were crafted into practical woven receptacles for transporting agricultural produce, laundry, or household items.
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这是一个竹筐。
妈妈买了一个筐。
水果放在筐里。
他用筐装苹果。
这个筐子很结实。
奶奶编了一个新筐。
我们把旧衣服放进筐中。
那个大筐里装满了新鲜蔬菜。