firecracker; originally used to drive away evil spirits by burning bamboo until it popped, now refers to any paper-wrapped gunpowder cylinder that explodes with a loud bang, often used during festivals or celebrations

General term for bamboo; a hollow-stemmed plant used for construction, making tools, and paper, with edible shoots known as [[竹笋|竹筍|zhu2 sun3]]

bamboo forest; bamboo grove

A pole made from the stem of a bamboo plant after the branches and leaves have been removed

A large species of bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) with thick, tough walls used as timber for furniture and construction. Its shoots are highly valued as a food known as "winter bamboo shoots". Also known as [[南竹|南竹|nan2 zhu2]] or [[孟宗竹|孟宗竹|meng4 zong1 zhu2]].

the young edible sprouts of bamboo plants

(idiom) to have a clear and ready plan or strategy in mind before starting something; to be confident of success. Unlike [[心中有数|心中有數|xin1 zhong1 you3 shu4]], which means to have a clear idea of the situation, this term refers specifically to having a strategy or solution ready

Literally "green plums and a bamboo horse", referring to a couple who grew up playing together since childhood and became romantically involved; innocent affection between a boy and a girl growing up together.

The leaf of a bamboo plant, often used for wrapping [[粽子|粽子|zong4 zi5]] or weaving items like hats

rolls of dried bean curd skin, typically soaked in water before being added to dishes

a tube or container made from a section of bamboo

(idiom) like a hot knife through butter; describes a situation where one gains victory after victory or progresses with overwhelming momentum once a breakthrough is made

Hsinchu city and county in northwestern Taiwan, famous for its high-tech industry

(literary) traditional Chinese string and wind instruments; music in general

A type of bamboo with elegant, tough stalks that turn purple-black after their first year, used for making musical instruments, canes, or furniture; also called [[黑竹|黑竹|hei1 zhu2]].

narrow strips of bamboo used for writing in ancient China before the invention of paper

bamboo skewer or small bamboo stick used for cooking, eating, or as a toothpick

stick insect; walkingstick; an insect with a long, thin body that resembles a twig or bamboo stem, often able to change color for camouflage

A simple water transport tool made of thick bamboo poles tied together; also called [[竹排|竹排|zhu2 pai2]].

A type of bamboo with irregular purple or brown spots on the stem, used for ornamentation or making handicrafts; also known as [[湘妃竹|湘妃竹|xiang1 fei1 zhu2]].

basket made of bamboo or wicker strips; used for carrying or holding items

the craft or process of weaving articles from bamboo strips

the angular Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum), a flowering plant used in traditional medicine

To have a clear plan or mental image before acting; to be confident of success due to thorough preparation.

moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), a species of bamboo commonly used for timber and crafts

A bamboo stick used by children as a toy horse to ride on.

bamboo as a raw material or timber after it has been harvested and processed for use in construction or manufacturing

edible mushroom that grows in bamboo forests, known for its distinctive lace-like veil

the joint or node on a bamboo stem

A firecracker made of gunpowder wrapped in layers of paper, used for celebrations and festivals; also written [[爆竹|爆竹|bao4 zhu2]]

A mountain covered with bamboo; large piles of bamboo.

Dazhu county in [[达州|達州|da2 zhou1]] city, Sichuan Province

articles, utensils, or furniture made of bamboo

A venomous green pit viper found in East and Southeast Asia, characterized by its triangular head and reddish-brown tail tip.

A simple watercraft made of bamboo poles lashed together

A house built primarily of bamboo, typically elevated on stilts with living quarters on the upper floor; common among the Dai and other ethnic minority groups.

A perennial herb commonly grown as an ornamental potted plant with delicate, horizontal branches and needle-like leaves.

chopsticks made of bamboo

a chair made of bamboo

A basket woven from bamboo used for carrying or storing items.

Mianzhu, a county-level city in Sichuan Province administered by [[德阳|德陽|de2 yang2]]

(idiom) so many that the bamboo slats have been exhausted; used to describe crimes or misdeeds that are too numerous to be fully recorded

evergreen shrub with long leaves and pink or white flowers (Nerium oleander) used in medicine as a cardiac tonic; [Taiwan pronunciation: jià zhú táo]

A perennial herb with pink or white flowers and pale green stems, often used in medicine; also called [[洛阳花|洛陽花|luo4 yang2 hua1]]

Drawing water with a bamboo basket; to struggle only for it all to come to nothing or be a complete failure.

small bamboo boards or clappers used to provide rhythm in traditional Chinese folk performances like [[快板|快板|kuai4 ban3]] or [[数来宝|數來寶|shu3 lai2 bao3]]

items or articles manufactured from bamboo material

a length of bamboo stalk with the joints hollowed out to form a tube or pipe, often used to transport water