梂 (qiú) - Acorn — the nut of an oak tree & also refers to the cupule or receptacle of

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qiú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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梂 · qiú

Acorn — the nut of an oak tree;

also refers to the cupule or receptacle of certain fruits.

Acorn — the nut of an oak treealso refers to the cupule or receptacle of

Usage highlights

AcornOak acornAcorn cupAcorn receptacleAcorn shell

Synonyms

  • 橡子— acorn (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oak tree produces acorns (梂子).
  • Collecting acorns (橡梂) in autumn.
  • The acorn cup (梂托) protects the nut.

Collocations

  • Acorn(梂子)
  • Oak acorn(橡梂)
  • Acorn cup(梂托)
  • Acorn receptacle(梂盘)
  • Acorn shell(梂壳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in botanical texts to describe oak fruits and similar nut structures.
  • Appears in classical Chinese herbals and agricultural manuals.

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