桫 (suō) - Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) & also refers to the tree genus Cyathea (tree

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suō ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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桫 · suō

Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata);

also refers to the tree genus Cyathea (tree ferns).

Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata)also refers to the tree genus Cyathea (tree

Usage highlights

Chinese firtree fernfir woodCyathea genus

Synonyms

  • 杉— Chinese fir (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese fir tree (桫椤) is an evergreen conifer.
  • We saw tree ferns (桫椤科 plants) in the botanical garden.
  • The wood is used for construction (桫木).

Collocations

  • Chinese fir(桫椤)
  • tree fern(桫椤)
  • fir wood(桫木)
  • Cyathea genus(桫椤属)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 桫椤 refers to both the Chinese fir tree and tree ferns, valued for timber and ornamental use.
  • The character appears in botanical names and classical texts describing flora.

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