筱
small bamboo; small (used in names); surname
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
small bamboo; dwarf bamboo
literaryA literary term for thin or small bamboo, often used in classical poetry and elegant prose.
The dwarf bamboo in the mountains swayed with the wind, making a rustling sound.
This grove of small bamboo was serene and elegant, a place beloved by literati.
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The snow-covered bamboo congeals a cold green, its color unchanged by wind and frost.
other
variant of 小 (small), used in personal names
Used in given names to convey the meaning of 'small,' 'modest,' or 'delicate,' or simply as a phonetic choice. More common in female names.
Her name is Xiaomin, which sounds very gentle.
Zhang Xiaoyu is a famous actress.
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Her parents named her Xiaoxuan, hoping she would stand tall like bamboo.
proper noun
(surname) Xiao
A rare Chinese surname.
Hello, Mr. Xiao!
In history, there was an official named Xiao Dang.