What is the primary significance of bamboo in East Asia today?

It is mainly used for aesthetic purposes.

It is used in construction, bridge building, privacy screens, food, and decoration.

Bamboo is the national plant of China.

It was used throughout history, but is not used too widely in modern times.

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What is the primary significance of bamboo in East Asia today?

      
It is mainly used for aesthetic purposes.

      
It is used in construction, bridge building, privacy screens, food, and decoration.

      
Bamboo is the national plant of China.

      
It was used throughout history, but is not used too widely in modern times.

e.mccormick · Answer

I think you can eliminate the last one right off.  This might help with the rest:

e.mccormick · Answer

http://www.dassobamboo.com/bamboo.html