竹篮打水 zhúlándǎshuǐ wasted effort Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 竹篮 竹籃 zhúlán bamboo basket basket made of bamboo or wicker strips; used for carrying or holding items打水 dǎshuǐ to draw water To fetch or draw water from a well, river, or other source