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bamboo in Chinese

bamboo in Chinese is 竹子, 竹 — bamboo means a fast-growing woody grass with hollow, jointed stems, used for building and furniture.

bamboo in Chinese

竹子
noun
Pronounced: zhú zi
(uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.
noun
Pronounced: zhú
(uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.

What does "bamboo" mean?

  1. noun A fast-growing woody grass with hollow, jointed stems, used for building and furniture.
    "The fence was made entirely of bamboo poles."
  2. adj Made from bamboo.
    "She bought a set of bamboo cutting boards."
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bamboo in a sentence

  • The fence was made entirely of bamboo poles.
  • Pandas eat huge amounts of bamboo every day.
  • She bought a set of bamboo cutting boards.

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What is "bamboo" in Chinese?

"bamboo" in Chinese is 竹子, 竹. bamboo means: A fast-growing woody grass with hollow, jointed stems, used for building and furniture.

How do you pronounce 竹子?

"bamboo" in Chinese is 竹子, pronounced "zhú zi".

How do you use "bamboo" in a sentence?

Example: "The fence was made entirely of bamboo poles." In Chinese, "bamboo" is 竹子, 竹.

Are there other ways to say "bamboo" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "bamboo": 竹子, 竹.

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