桋 (yí) - A type of tree, specifically the Chinese pear-leaved & also refers to a kind of fine-grained wood
桋 · yí
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
- 棠— 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.