long, narrow back-basket (for carrying goods)
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long, narrow back-basket for carrying goods
dialectA traditional carrying tool used primarily in mountainous or rural areas of China. Often made of bamboo or wicker, designed to be carried on the back with straps. Its long, narrow shape helps distribute weight and navigate rugged terrain.
Yé爷
ye爷
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
cháng常
cháng常
bēi背
zhe着
bēi背
zi子
fān翻
shān山
yuè越
lǐng岭
qù去
mài卖
shān山
huò货
。
When he was young, grandpa often carried a back-basket over mountains to sell mountain products.
Zhè这
ge个
jiù旧
bēi背
zi子
shì是
yòng用
zhú竹
miè篾
biān编
chéng成
de的
，
fēi非
cháng常
jiē结
shí实
nài耐
yòng用
。
This old back-basket is woven from bamboo strips and is very sturdy and durable.
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Zài在
dǒu陡
qiào峭
de的
shān山
lù路
shàng上
，
bēi背
zi子
shì是
yùn运
sòng送
wù物
zī资
zuì最
fāng方
biàn便
de的
gōng工
jù具
。
On steep mountain paths, the back-basket is the most convenient tool for transporting supplies.