(niǔ) - A type of tree (similar to the chaste & also refers to handcuffs or fetters

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niǔ | 8 strokes | radical: 木

· niǔ

A type of tree (similar to the chaste tree);

also refers to handcuffs or fetters;

used in classical texts.

A type of tree (similar to the chastealso refers to handcuffs or fettersused in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Handcuffs and fettersA type of treeAncient wooden restraints

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a tree called 杻 (niǔ).
  • In some contexts, it refers to restraints like handcuffs (杻械).
  • The wood of this tree was used for making tools.

Collocations

  • Handcuffs and fetters(杻械)
  • A type of tree(杻树)
  • Ancient wooden restraints(木杻)

Idioms

  • Shackles and fetters(杻镣)
  • Bound by wooden restraints(桎梏杻械)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, often in the context of penal instruments or botany.
  • The character combines the wood radical (木) with 丑, which may hint at its use in restraints (as 丑 can imply shame or confinement).

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