棏 (dé) - Mulberry tree & a type of ancient tree mentioned in classical

棏Tone 2

dé ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

棏 · dé

Mulberry tree;

a type of ancient tree mentioned in classical texts;

also used in some place names.

Mulberry treea type of ancient tree mentioned in classicalalso used in some place names.

Usage highlights

mulberry treemulberry woodplanting mulberrymulberry grovemulberry shade

Synonyms

  • 桑— mulberry tree (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a mulberry tree (棏树).
  • This area was known for its mulberry trees (棏木).
  • Some classical gardens featured this type of tree (棏植).

Collocations

  • mulberry tree(棏树)
  • mulberry wood(棏木)
  • planting mulberry(棏植)
  • mulberry grove(棏林)
  • mulberry shade(棏荫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a type of tree, often associated with mulberry varieties.
  • Used in some historical place names, though it's a relatively rare character in modern usage.

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