芭 Stroke Order

芭 [bā] (noun) 1. A perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves, where the petiole tightly wraps around the stem layer by layer. The fibers from the leaves and stem can be woven into ropes; (b) The fruit of this plant resembles a banana. 芭蕉: A type of banana plant. 2. An aromatic herb mentioned in ancient texts. 古书上说的一种香草: a fragrant plant. 3. Referring to "笆" (bā), a type of bamboo. 通“笆”: a thorn bamboo. Example usages: - 芭叶: the leaves of the banana plant. - 芭蕉扇: a fan made from banana leaves. Quotes referencing 芭: 1. "传芭兮代舞" from "楚辞·九歌·礼魂". 2. "乘兴书芭叶，闲来入豆房" from 段成式《赠诸上人》。 Example usages of "笆": - 芭犁: woven bamboo for making fences, also noted as "篱笆". - 芭篱: a bamboo or grass-made barrier, commonly referred to as a "篱笆" today.