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bamboo shoot

Composition


Components

Sounds

Pinyin

sun3 sǔn

Meaning


Primary

bamboo shoot

Alternatives

bamboo shoots, shoot, shoots

Mnemonic


[su-] Superman is in the [3] basement of the [-(e)n] infirmary where he is growing ⺮ bamboo. He plants some 筍 bamboo shoots in a bit of mud in the corner of the basement, then takes out a 勹 container that has a 日 sun in it. It shines on the 筍 bamboo shoots, letting them grow, as Superman holds the 日 sun 勹 container over them. Some doctors look on with curiosity in the dusty basement.

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