栘 (yí) - A type of tree, specifically the Chinese pearleaf & also refers to an official title in ancient

栘Tone 2

yí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

栘 · yí

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese pearleaf crabapple (Malus asiatica);

also refers to an official title in ancient China.

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese pearleafalso refers to an official title in ancient

Usage highlights

Pearleaf crabapple treeCrabapple fruitYiyi officialFlowering crabappleCrabapple blossomWild crabapple

Synonyms

  • 海棠— Chinese flowering crabapple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pearleaf crabapple tree (栘树) produces edible fruit.
  • In ancient times, there was an official position called Yiyi (栘中).
  • The fruit of the Chinese pearleaf crabapple (栘果) is similar to a small apple.
  • This garden contains various flowering trees including the crabapple (栘).

Collocations

  • Pearleaf crabapple tree(栘树)
  • Crabapple fruit(栘果)
  • Yiyi official(栘中)
  • Flowering crabapple(花栘)
  • Crabapple blossom(栘花)
  • Wild crabapple(野栘)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character refers to the Chinese pearleaf crabapple, a tree native to China that produces edible fruit.
  • In historical context, 栘 was used in official titles during certain Chinese dynasties, particularly as 'Yiyi' (栘中).
  • The tree has cultural significance as both an ornamental and fruit-bearing species in Chinese horticulture.

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