柀 (bǐ) - A type of tree & to split

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bǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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柀 · bǐ

A type of tree;

to split;

to break apart;

an ancient term for a kind of cypress or cedar.

A type of treeto splitto break apart

Usage highlights

柀木柀树柀裂柀析

Synonyms

  • 裂— to split, to crack
  • 析— to split, to analyze

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to unite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a 柀 tree (柀).
  • The wood was split using a wedge (柀).
  • Some scholars identify 柀 as a type of cypress (柀).

Collocations

  • 柀木(柀木)
  • 柀树(柀树)
  • 柀裂(柀裂)
  • 柀析(柀析)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' (山海经).
  • Its meaning as a tree type is debated among classical scholars.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage.

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