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The character "篷" is structured with the bamboo radical "竹" positioned above the phonetic component "逢", which originally denoted coverings made from bamboo materials, such as boat sails or roadside canopies. Its meaning later broadened to include various forms of protective coverings like vehicle hoods and tents, reflecting a semantic shift from objects specifically crafted from bamboo to general coverings regardless of material. The character's etymology remains tied to its compositional elements, with "竹" indicating the historical use of bamboo and "逢" consistently providing its phonetic basis.
Example Sentences Hide
湖边有一顶帐篷。
暴风雨快来，快固定好车篷。
他用篷布把货物盖严实了。
这辆敞篷车在阳光下很漂亮。
渔民正在修理渔船上的船篷。
我们躲在卖货的篷子下面避雨。
乌篷船是绍兴水乡的特色。
探险队的所有物资都储存在大本营的篷房里。