棯 (rěn) - A type of small fruit tree, specifically the & also refers to the fruit itself.

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rěn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棯 · rěn

A type of small fruit tree, specifically the Chinese hawthorn or related species;

also refers to the fruit itself.

A type of small fruit tree, specifically thealso refers to the fruit itself.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 山楂— hawthorn (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hawthorn fruit (棯子) is often used in traditional medicine.
  • We picked some wild berries (山棯) during the hike.
  • This jam is made from Chinese hawthorn (山楂棯).

Collocations

  • Chinese hawthorn(山楂棯)
  • hawthorn fruit(棯子)
  • mountain hawthorn(山棯)
  • wild hawthorn(野棯)
  • hawthorn tree(棯树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 棯 is primarily associated with specific regional flora, particularly in Southern China.
  • The fruit is sometimes used in traditional Chinese medicine and local cuisines.

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