竹子

zhú zi

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. bamboo

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Word relationships

Register variants

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竹

zhú

bamboo

‘竹’ is the formal or literary monosyllabic form often used in compounds, while ‘竹子’ is the colloquial disyllabic form.

Related words

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竹林

zhú lín

bamboo forest

Usage notes

Collocations

When counting bamboo stalks, use 根 (gēn) as the measure word: 一根竹子 (one bamboo stalk).

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, bamboo symbolizes integrity and resilience, often appearing in art and poetry.

Example Sentences

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这片竹子长得很快。

This grove of bamboo grows very fast.

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Child Words of 竹子

son