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