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竹简

zhú jiǎndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
bamboo slips (used for writing on in ancient times)
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

竹簡 竹简 [zhu2 jian3] /bamboo slips (used for writing on in ancient times)/

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Other forms in these source records: 竹簡

  • 竹
    zhú

    (bound form) bamboo / Kangxi radical 118

  • 简
    jiǎn

    simple / uncomplicated / letter / to choose / to select / bamboo strips used for writing (old)

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.