柞 (zhà) - Oak tree & specifically refers to various species of oak trees,

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zhà ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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柞 · zhà

Oak tree;

specifically refers to various species of oak trees, particularly the Mongolian oak;

also used in place names.

Oak treespecifically refers to various species of oak trees,also used in place names.

Usage highlights

Oak treeOak woodOak forestZuo CountyOak silkwormOak charcoal

Synonyms

  • 橡树— Oak tree (general term)
  • 栎树— Oak tree (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oak tree (柞树) is common in northern China.
  • This region is known for its oak forests (柞林).
  • We visited Zuo County (柞水县) in Shaanxi province.
  • Oak wood (柞木) is used for furniture and flooring.

Collocations

  • Oak tree(柞树)
  • Oak wood(柞木)
  • Oak forest(柞林)
  • Zuo County(柞水县)
  • Oak silkworm(柞蚕)
  • Oak charcoal(柞炭)

Idioms

  • Cutting oaks and clearing thorns(柞棫拔矣)
  • The oaks and elms flourish(柞榆繁茂)
  • Oak and pine stand together(柞松并立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Oak trees have been historically important in Chinese forestry and sericulture (silk production).
  • The character appears in ancient texts like the Book of Songs, often symbolizing sturdy, useful trees.
  • Oak leaves are used to feed silkworms in traditional sericulture, particularly for tussah silk production.
  • Place names containing 柞 often indicate historical oak forests or oak-related industries in the region.

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