zuk1 mit6竹篾
Jyutpingzuk1 mit6
Yalejūk miht
Definition
A thin, flexible bamboo splint or strip, typically used for weaving baskets, lanterns, or steamers.
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How it's used
Bamboo splints are prized for their unique combination of high tensile strength and extreme flexibility. They are essential in traditional craftsmanship such as weaving baskets or creating the structural frames for festive lanterns and dim sum steamers. Because they are split from mature bamboo, they retain a natural springiness that synthetic materials often fail to replicate.
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This steamer is tied very securely using bamboo splints.
Do you have any extra bamboo splints left?
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