Common Meanings
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ruò箬
A type of bamboo with large, wide leaves, used for weaving bamboo hats and wrapping zongzi (rice dumplings).
爷爷戴着一顶箬笠在田里劳动。
Grandpa is wearing a bamboo hat while working in the field.
The leaf of Indocalamus tessellatus (a type of bamboo), often used for wrapping food.
箬叶包着糯米，香气扑鼻
Wrapped in ruoye leaves, the glutinous rice emits a delightful aroma.
The outer skin or sheath of a bamboo shoot.
他小心地剥去竹笋外层的箬，露出里面白嫩的笋肉
He carefully peeled off the outer sheath of the bamboo shoot, revealing the tender white flesh inside.