棃 (lí) - An archaic/variant form of 梨 (lí), meaning pear & pear tree.

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lí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

棃 · lí

An archaic/variant form of 梨 (lí), meaning pear;

pear tree.

An archaic/variant form of 梨 (lí), meaning pearpear tree.

Usage highlights

Pear fruitPear blossomPear treeLetian pearAncient pear character

Synonyms

  • 梨— pear; pear tree (modern standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pear (棃) is a sweet fruit.
  • Pear blossoms (棃花) bloom in spring.
  • He planted a pear tree (棃树) in the garden.
  • This is an ancient form of the character for pear (古体棃字).

Collocations

  • Pear fruit(棃)
  • Pear blossom(棃花)
  • Pear tree(棃树)
  • Letian pear(乐天棃)
  • Ancient pear character(古棃)

Idioms

  • Pear garden drama(棃园戏剧)
  • Pear garden disciples(棃园子弟)
  • Pear blossom in rain(雨打棃花)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 棃 is an ancient variant form of the modern standard character 梨 for pear.
  • In classical texts, 棃 appears in references to pear trees, fruits, and related cultural concepts.
  • The pear (棃/梨) often symbolizes separation or parting in Chinese poetry due to the homophony with 离 (to leave).
  • The term 棃园 (Pear Garden) historically referred to the imperial theater and opera academy established during the Tang Dynasty.

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