(fāng) - A type of tree (Sindora glabra) & wooden plank

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fāng | 8 strokes | radical: 木

· fāng

A type of tree (Sindora glabra);

wooden plank;

also used historically as a unit of measurement.

A type of tree (Sindora glabra)wooden plankalso used historically as a unit of measurement.

Usage highlights

Wooden plankFang treeSquare timberStone fangFang materialFang board

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter used a thick plank (厚枋) for the table.
  • Sindora glabra (枋树) is a tropical hardwood species.
  • In ancient times, eight catties made one fang (八斤为一枋).

Collocations

  • Wooden plank(木枋)
  • Fang tree(枋树)
  • Square timber(方枋)
  • Stone fang(石枋)
  • Fang material(枋材)
  • Fang board(枋板)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to Sindora glabra, a tropical hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia.
  • Historically used as a unit of measurement for weight or volume in some regions.

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