Definitions
cable
Etymology
About
The character 筰 is a phono-semantic compound: the top radical 竹 (bamboo) indicates that its meaning belongs to the realm of bamboo products, while the lower component 乍 serves as the phonetic. It denotes a rope or cable made of woven or twisted bamboo fibers. Such ropes, prized for their high tensile strength and flexibility, were essential in ancient construction, suspension bridges, and nautical rigging. Thus, 筰 appears regularly in texts about traditional construction methods, infrastructure, and the use of natural materials.
Etymology Hide
Report an issue
Flag incorrect definitions, examples, etymology, etc.