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Definition
Flat basket-tray, typically made of bamboo strips and used for drying or winnowing grain.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to a shallow, circular, or oval-shaped woven container made of bamboo strips. It is traditionally associated with rural life or older households where it serves as a tool for winnowing grain or sun-drying food items. While still understood, it is increasingly rare in urban Hong Kong daily life and is often replaced by more generic terms like 籃.
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