bamboo horse; hobby horse
Meanings
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bamboo pole used by children as a pretend horse; hobby horse
Refers to a simple bamboo stick that children straddle and bounce around on while pretending to ride a horse. Commonly referenced in the idiom '青梅竹马'.
The children ran around the yard riding hobby horses.
The bamboo horse was a common toy for children in ancient times.
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They grew up together as childhood sweethearts.
noun
bamboo horse prop used in folk dances
Used in traditional folk performances such as 'running bamboo horse' (跑竹马). The performer ties the hollow horse-shaped frame around their waist to mimic riding while dancing.
There are bamboo horse dance performances at the Spring Festival temple fair.
The bamboo horse dance is a traditional folk art form in northern China.
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The performer ties the bamboo horse around their waist, imitating the movements of horseback riding.