(xuān) - A type of tree & a round opening

Tone 1

xuān | 11 strokes | radical:

· xuān

A type of tree;

a round opening;

a place name in ancient times.

A type of treea round openinga place name in ancient times.

Usage highlights

Xuan treeXuan openingAncient XuanXuan woodXuan place
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient place name of Xuan (梋) is recorded in historical texts.
  • The tree called Xuan (梋树) grows in southern regions.
  • A round opening in architecture is called Xuan (梋).

Collocations

  • Xuan tree(梋树)
  • Xuan opening(梋口)
  • Ancient Xuan(古梋)
  • Xuan wood(梋木)
  • Xuan place(梋地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as a place name in ancient Chinese historical records.
  • Rare character with limited modern usage, primarily of historical interest.
  • The wood radical suggests association with trees or wooden objects.

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