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Definition
A winnowing basket or dustpan; also refers to a loop in a fingerprint.
- a winnowing basket or dustpan
- technicala loop pattern in a fingerprint
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How it's used
While traditionally referring to a winnowing basket, the term is most commonly used today to describe a dustpan or the loop pattern found in fingerprints. In the context of fingerprints, it is contrasted with 斗, which refers to the whorl pattern. It is a very specific noun that rarely appears in abstract or metaphorical speech.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 箕 with 畚箕, which is a more formal or regional way to refer to a dustpan. In daily Hong Kong Cantonese, people usually just use 箕 or refer to the object by its function.
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