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Yaledāan
Definition
A round bamboo basket used for holding cooked rice.
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How it's used
This term is highly specific to traditional kitchenware and is rarely heard in modern urban households. It refers specifically to a woven bamboo container used for holding or cooling steamed rice, rather than a general-purpose basket. You will mostly encounter it in older contexts or when describing traditional cooking methods.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general baskets like 籃, as 簞 is strictly associated with rice storage or serving. Using it for other items will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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