枿 (niè) - stump & sprout from a stump

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niè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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枿 · niè

stump;

sprout from a stump;

regrowth after cutting;

to persevere stubbornly

stumpsprout from a stumpregrowth after cutting

Usage highlights

tree stumpsprout from stumpstubborn growthregenerated growthold stumproot stump

Synonyms

  • 蘖— sprout; shoot
  • 萌— sprout; bud
  • 芽— bud; sprout

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered; dried
  • 萎— wilt; fade
  • 朽— rotten; decayed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tree stump sprouted new growth (枿生).
  • Ancient trees can regenerate from stumps (古树发枿).
  • He showed stubborn perseverance (枿立不移).
  • The forest regrew after the fire (火灾后枿发).

Collocations

  • tree stump(树枿)
  • sprout from stump(枿生)
  • stubborn growth(枿立)
  • regenerated growth(枿发)
  • old stump(古枿)
  • root stump(根枿)

Idioms

  • Stubborn as an old stump(枿立不移)
  • New life from old roots(枯木发枿)
  • Unyielding perseverance(枿而不折)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents resilience and regeneration in Chinese culture, symbolizing the ability to recover and grow again after adversity.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe stubborn persistence or unexpected renewal.
  • Associated with the philosophical concept of continuous life force and regeneration in nature.

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