柎 (fū) - The calyx or base of a flower & a raft or support

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fū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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柎 · fū

The calyx or base of a flower;

a raft or support;

to attach or bind.

The calyx or base of a flowera raft or supportto attach or bind.

Usage highlights

Flower calyxWooden raftTo bind and supportCalyx and corollaBoat raftAttach and secure

Synonyms

  • 萼— calyx (of a flower)
  • 筏— raft

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flower's calyx (花柎) protects the bud.
  • They used wooden rafts (木柎) to cross the river.
  • The branch was bound (柎之) to the stake for support.

Collocations

  • Flower calyx(花柎)
  • Wooden raft(木柎)
  • To bind and support(柎束)
  • Calyx and corolla(柎萼)
  • Boat raft(舟柎)
  • Attach and secure(柎着)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical botany, 柎 refers to the supportive part of a plant.
  • Historically used to describe simple watercraft or binding techniques.

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