栬 (zuì) - A type of small, immature peach & also refers to something young or unripe.

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zuì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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栬 · zuì

A type of small, immature peach;

also refers to something young or unripe.

A type of small, immature peachalso refers to something young or unripe.

Usage highlights

young peachimmature fruitearly stagetender agesmall peachunripe peach

Synonyms

  • 幼— young, immature
  • 小— small, little

Antonyms

  • 熟— ripe, mature
  • 老— old, aged

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The small peach (栬桃) is not yet ripe.
  • He picked a young peach (栬) from the tree.
  • The term describes something in its early stage (栬年).

Collocations

  • young peach(栬桃)
  • immature fruit(栬果)
  • early stage(栬期)
  • tender age(栬年)
  • small peach(小栬)
  • unripe peach(生栬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of youth, immaturity, and potential, similar to the symbolism of peaches in Chinese culture representing longevity and vitality when mature.

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