(yǒng) - A type of ancient tree, possibly referring to

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yǒng | 9 strokes | radical:

· yǒng

A type of ancient tree, possibly referring to a specific wood used for making utensils or ritual objects.

A type of ancient tree, possibly referring to

Usage highlights

栐木栐器栐材栐林栐树

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a ritual vessel made of 栐木 (yǒng mù).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中很少使用).
  • Archaeologists found references to 栐器 (yǒng qì) in bronze inscriptions.

Collocations

  • yǒng mù(栐木)
  • yǒng qì(栐器)
  • yǒng cái(栐材)
  • yǒng lín(栐林)
  • yǒng shù(栐树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts and inscriptions, possibly referring to a specific type of wood used for ritual purposes.
  • The character is archaic and not commonly used in modern Chinese language.

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