杍 (zǐ) - A type of tree & ancient variant of 梓 (catalpa tree)

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zǐ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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杍 · zǐ

A type of tree;

ancient variant of 梓 (catalpa tree);

used in names.

A type of treeancient variant of 梓 (catalpa tree)used in names.

Usage highlights

catalpa treewood materialcarpenter's woodancient tree nametree type

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a type of catalpa tree (杍树).
  • The carpenter works with wood (木匠用杍).
  • Ancient texts mention this tree (古籍中的杍).

Collocations

  • catalpa tree(杍树)
  • wood material(杍材)
  • carpenter's wood(匠人杍)
  • ancient tree name(古杍)
  • tree type(木杍)

Idioms

  • As precious as catalpa wood(如杍之珍)
  • Fine wood for craftsmanship(良匠之杍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character for catalpa tree, related to woodworking and craftsmanship.
  • Used historically as variant of 梓, which symbolizes homeland and fine quality.

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