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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
筠yúnbamboo skinns, 13 strokes, radical ⺮
筠yúnskin of bamboounknown, 13 strokes, radical ⺮
yún(yun2) T2
  1. 1bamboo skin
  2. 2skin of bamboo
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March 24, 2026

筠yún(yun2)

The character 筠 (yún) refers specifically to the skin or outer layer of bamboo. It is often used in contexts related to bamboo crafts or materials, emphasizing the natural and utilitarian aspects of bamboo in Chinese culture.

Strokes13Radical⺮
Cultural Note

Bamboo is an essential element of Chinese culture, symbolizing resilience and flexibility. The use of bamboo skin (筠) reflects the importance of bamboo in traditional arts, crafts, and building materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 筠 as a 'yarn' wrapped around the bamboo, representing its protective skin. The left side (竹) is the radical for bamboo, while the right side (尹) can remind you of the smooth, soft texture of bamboo skin.

Meanings of 筠

yún(yun2)
1bamboo skin
2skin of bamboo
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About 筠

筠Simplified
13Strokes
⺮Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 筠

Usage Notes

This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in literature or specific discussions about bamboo products. Be aware of the tones; 'yún' should not be confused with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 筠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 topics like bamboo (竹). Students should focus on the radical and its use in combinations with other bamboo-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 筠 with other characters that have similar pronunciations, such as 云 (yún, cloud). Remember that 筠 specifically refers to bamboo skin, while 云 refers to the sky or clouds.

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Etymology of 筠

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)均
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Origin

筠 = ⺮ + 均. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 筠

IDS Structure⿱⺮均
筠Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
均jun1
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 筠?

How to say bamboo skin in Chinese

“bamboo skin” in Chinese is筠yún

The character 筠 (yún) refers specifically to the skin or outer layer of bamboo. It is often used in contexts related to bamboo crafts or materials, emphasizing the natural and utilitarian aspects of bamboo in Chinese culture.

When to use 筠

This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in literature or specific discussions about bamboo products. Be aware of the tones; 'yún' should not be confused with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 筠 with other characters that have similar pronunciations, such as 云 (yún, cloud). Remember that 筠 specifically refers to bamboo skin, while 云 refers to the sky or clouds.

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Word Family of 筠

Words Containing This Character3
筠yúnskin of bamboo
筠连县Yunlian county in Yibin 宜賓|宜宾[Yí​bīn], Sichuan筠連縣
筠连Yunlian county in Yibin 宜賓|宜宾[Yí​bīn], Sichuan筠連
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Words with 筠

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筠

No, 筠 is more often found in written Chinese or specific contexts related to bamboo.

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