(fán) - An ancient name for a type of tree & a rare character sometimes used in names.

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fán | 7 strokes | radical: 木

· fán

An ancient name for a type of tree;

a rare character sometimes used in names.

An ancient name for a type of treea rare character sometimes used in names.

Usage highlights

Ancient tree nameRare surnameClassical text usage

Synonyms

  • tree (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in some ancient texts (古书中的杋).
  • It can be used as a surname (姓氏杋).
  • The tree type is not commonly identified today (古树名).

Collocations

  • Ancient tree name(古树名杋)
  • Rare surname(稀有姓氏杋)
  • Classical text usage(古籍用字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts as a name for a type of tree.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and name enthusiasts.

FAQ