(wěi) — reed (bound form)

Definition

苇 (wěi) is a bound form meaning 'reed' — it never stands alone and is almost always paired with 芦 as 芦苇 (lúwěi, 'reed').

bound form
reed (bound form)

Examples

  • Lú wěi shì yì zhǒng zhí wù.
    Reed is a kind of plant.
  • Zhè piàn hú biān cháng le hěn duō lú wěi.
    This lake shore has grown many reeds.
  • Lú wěi kě yǐ yòng lái biān lán zi.
    Reeds can be used to weave baskets.

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