棪 (yǎn) - A type of tree with edible fruit & ancient name for a tree with bitter wood.

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yǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棪 · yǎn

A type of tree with edible fruit;

ancient name for a tree with bitter wood.

A type of tree with edible fruitancient name for a tree with bitter wood.

Usage highlights

Yan treeYan woodYan fruitSweet yanBitter yan
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yan tree produces sweet fruit (棪树).
  • Ancient texts mention the bitter wood of the yan (棪木).
  • This fruit is from the yan tree (棪果).

Collocations

  • Yan tree(棪树)
  • Yan wood(棪木)
  • Yan fruit(棪果)
  • Sweet yan(甘棪)
  • Bitter yan(苦棪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas as a tree with edible fruit.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical literature.
  • Sometimes used in place names in certain regions of China.

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