Usage Note
Buho is a specific thin-culmed bamboo species (Schizostachyum lima) widely used in rural Philippine construction, weaving, and craft-making. It is lighter and more flexible than kawayan (large bamboo), making it ideal for walls, baskets, and musical instruments.
Examples
" Gawa sa buho ang basket. "
Natural Translation
The basket is made of buho bamboo.
Literal Translation
Made from buho the basket.
" Gawa ang mga dingding ng kubo sa buho. "
Natural Translation
The walls of the hut are made of buho bamboo.
Literal Translation
Made the walls of-the hut from buho.
" Dahil mas magaan at madaling baluktutin ang buho kaysa sa kawayan, ito ang ginagamit ng mga manghahabi sa kanilang mga produkto. "
Natural Translation
Because buho is lighter and easier to bend than kawayan bamboo, it is what weavers use for their products.
Literal Translation
Because more light and easy to-bend the buho than in kawayan, it the used by-the weavers in their products.
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