栴 (zhān) - A type of fragrant wood or sandalwood & used in Buddhist contexts and classical literature to

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栴 · zhān

A type of fragrant wood or sandalwood;

used in Buddhist contexts and classical literature to refer to aromatic trees.

A type of fragrant wood or sandalwoodused in Buddhist contexts and classical literature to

Usage highlights

SandalwoodFragrant sandalwoodSandalwood treeSandalwood forestSandalwood incense

Synonyms

  • 檀— sandalwood (more common character for sandalwood)
  • 香木— fragrant wood

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple was filled with the scent of sandalwood incense (栴檀香).
  • Ancient texts mention fragrant woods like sandalwood (栴檀木).
  • Buddhist rituals often use aromatic woods (栴檀).

Collocations

  • Sandalwood(栴檀)
  • Fragrant sandalwood(栴檀香)
  • Sandalwood tree(栴檀木)
  • Sandalwood forest(栴檀林)
  • Sandalwood incense(栴檀香)

Idioms

  • Fragrant as sandalwood(如栴檀香)
  • Sandalwood from the southern mountains(南山栴檀)

Cultural background

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  • Traditionally associated with Buddhism, where sandalwood is used for incense and rituals.
  • In classical Chinese literature, often symbolizes purity, fragrance, and spiritual elevation.
  • Considered one of the precious woods in traditional Chinese culture.

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