U+7BDD "篝" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+7BDD "篝" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that traditionally refers to a bamboo basket or cage, often used for holding or carrying items, but it is most famously associated with the compound word "篝火" (gōuhuǒ), meaning a campfire or bonfire. The ideograph is composed of the bamboo radical (⺮) at the top, indicating its material, and a phonetic component that suggests its pronunciation. In classical Chinese texts, the character appears in descriptions of portable containers made of woven bamboo, while in modern usage it is primarily recognized in the context of outdoor gatherings where a fire is built for warmth, cooking, or celebration. As part of the CJK Unified Ideographs block, this character shares structural and phonetic patterns with other East Asian ideographs, reflecting its historical roots in Chinese script.