柪 (āo) - A type of tree & to bend or twist wood

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āo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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柪 · āo

A type of tree;

to bend or twist wood;

to make something curved by applying force.

A type of treeto bend or twist woodto make something curved by applying force.

Usage highlights

Bend woodCurved branchWood bending techniqueFlexible treeTwisted wood

Synonyms

  • 曲— bent, curved
  • 弯— bend, curve

Antonyms

  • 直— straight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter bent the wood (柪木) to make a curved chair back.
  • This type of tree (柪树) has flexible branches.
  • Ancient craftsmen used special techniques to curve wood (柪曲木材).

Collocations

  • Bend wood(柪木)
  • Curved branch(柪枝)
  • Wood bending technique(柪术)
  • Flexible tree(柪树)
  • Twisted wood(柪材)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in ancient texts describing woodworking techniques.
  • It represents traditional craftsmanship methods of shaping wood without cutting.

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