朸 (lì) - A rare character referring to the veins in & the grain of wood
朸 · lì
A rare character referring to the veins in wood;
the grain of wood;
also an ancient place name and surname.
A rare character referring to the veins inthe grain of woodalso an ancient place name and surname.
Usage highlights
Wood grainLì CountyVeins in woodLì surname
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The wood grain (木朸) was clearly visible.
- He studied the annual rings and veins (年轮与朸理).
- Lì was an ancient county name (朸县).
Collocations
- Wood grain(木朸)
- Lì County(朸县)
- Veins in wood(朸理)
- Lì surname(朸氏)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears as a place name in ancient Chinese texts, such as a county in the Han dynasty.
- Used as a rare surname in historical contexts.