Common Meanings
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fén棼
To be disordered, chaotic, or confused; often implying that a lack of systematic approach exacerbates a situation, similar to '治丝益棼'.
这个项目因为缺乏规划，现在变得非常棼杂。
This project has become very disorganized due to a lack of planning.
Ridgepole or beam of an attic or loft.
这座老宅的阁楼，其棼木坚固如初
The attic of this old house, its beams are as sturdy as ever.
Hemp cloth; linen. Often used for coverings or awnings, as seen in phrases like "素车棼蔽" (a plain chariot covered with hemp cloth).
古时，人们常用棼布制作帘子，遮蔽烈日。
In ancient times, people often used hemp cloth to make curtains to shield from the scorching sun.