() - A type of tree, specifically the Chinese pear-leaved & also refers to a kind of fine-grained wood

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yí | 10 strokes | radical:

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A type of tree, specifically the Chinese pear-leaved crabapple (Malus asiatica);

also refers to a kind of fine-grained wood used in ancient times.

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese pear-leavedalso refers to a kind of fine-grained wood

Usage highlights

桋树桋木桋果桋叶桋林桋材

Synonyms

  • crabapple tree (similar species)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 桋 tree produces small edible fruits (桋果).
  • Ancient texts mention 桋 wood for fine carpentry (桋木).
  • This forest contains various crabapple species including 桋 (桋树).

Collocations

  • yí shù(桋树)
  • yí mù(桋木)
  • yí guǒ(桋果)
  • yí yè(桋叶)
  • yí lín(桋林)
  • yí cái(桋材)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 桋 appears in classical Chinese texts describing flora and materials.
  • The wood was valued in ancient times for its fine grain and durability.
  • The character is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.

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