棡 (gāng) - A type of oak tree (Quercus serrata) & also used in historical place names.

棡Tone 1

gāng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

棡 · gāng

A type of oak tree (Quercus serrata);

also used in historical place names.

A type of oak tree (Quercus serrata)also used in historical place names.

Usage highlights

Gangling oakGangling Ridgeoak treeGangling VillageGangling Fort

Synonyms

  • 橡树— oak tree (general term)
  • 栎树— oak tree (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oak tree (棡树) grows in mountainous regions.
  • This area was historically called Gangling (棡岭).
  • The wood is used for timber (棡木).

Collocations

  • Gangling oak(棡木)
  • Gangling Ridge(棡岭)
  • oak tree(棡树)
  • Gangling Village(棡村)
  • Gangling Fort(棡堡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical geographical names rather than common vocabulary.
  • The character represents a specific type of oak tree native to certain regions of China.

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