梛 (nuó) - A type of tree, specifically referring to the

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nuó ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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梛 · nuó

A type of tree, specifically referring to the Nagi tree (Podocarpus nagi), an evergreen conifer native to East Asia.

A type of tree, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

Nagi treeNagi woodNagi timberNagi forestNagi leavesNagi fruit

Synonyms

  • 竹柏— another name for the Nagi tree (Podocarpus nagi)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Nagi tree (梛树) is valued for its ornamental wood.
  • This park has several Nagi trees (梛木).
  • Nagi wood (梛材) is used in traditional crafts.
  • The Nagi forest (梛林) provides important habitat.

Collocations

  • Nagi tree(梛树)
  • Nagi wood(梛木)
  • Nagi timber(梛材)
  • Nagi forest(梛林)
  • Nagi leaves(梛叶)
  • Nagi fruit(梛果)

Idioms

  • As straight as Nagi wood(如梛木之直)
  • Nagi's enduring green(梛木常青)
  • The steadfast Nagi(坚如梛木)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Nagi tree (Podocarpus nagi) is native to southern Japan and parts of China, valued for its straight-grained wood.
  • In traditional contexts, Nagi wood was used for construction, furniture, and crafts due to its durability and fine texture.
  • The tree has symbolic associations with steadfastness and endurance in some regional cultures due to its evergreen nature.

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