棳 (zhuō) - Small wooden post or pillar & a type of tree

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zhuō ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棳 · zhuō

Small wooden post or pillar;

a type of tree;

also used in ancient texts for a kind of tree or wooden implement.

Small wooden post or pillara type of treealso used in ancient texts for a kind

Usage highlights

Small wooden postTree nameAncient wooden implement

Synonyms

  • 柱— pillar, post
  • 桩— stake, pile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a small wooden post (棳).
  • This type of tree (棳) is rarely seen today.
  • The structure was supported by wooden pillars (木棳).

Collocations

  • Small wooden post(木棳)
  • Tree name(棳木)
  • Ancient wooden implement(棳器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing architectural elements or flora.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical or literary interest.

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