A zhú yǐ (bamboo chair) is a chair made primarily from bamboo, a fast-growing, flexible, and durable grass widely used in East Asian furniture-making. The first character, zhú, means 'bamboo' — a plant symbolizing resilience and elegance in Chinese culture; the second, yǐ, means 'chair'. Together, they form a compound noun specifying both material and object, following the common Chinese pattern of 'material + item' (e.g., mù zhuō, wooden table). Bamboo chairs are lightweight, breathable, and often associated with traditional, rustic, or outdoor settings.

These chairs appear frequently in southern China, where bamboo grows abundantly, and are commonly found on porches, in courtyards, tea houses, or rural homes. While modern versions may incorporate metal frames or cushions, the term always emphasizes bamboo as the defining structural or aesthetic material. Unlike generic terms like yǐ zi (chair), zhú yǐ highlights origin and craftsmanship, evoking simplicity, natural harmony, and cultural continuity.