棶 (lái) - A type of tree, specifically the Chinese hackberry

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lái ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棶 · lái

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese hackberry (Celtis sinensis), a deciduous tree native to East Asia.

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese hackberry

Usage highlights

Chinese hackberryhackberry treehackberry woodCeltis sinensishackberry leafhackberry fruit

Synonyms

  • 朴树— another name for hackberry trees in the Celtis genus

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese hackberry tree (棶木) provides shade in parks.
  • We saw a beautiful hackberry (棶树) in the botanical garden.
  • The wood of the hackberry (棶木材质) is used for furniture.

Collocations

  • Chinese hackberry(棶木)
  • hackberry tree(棶树)
  • hackberry wood(棶木)
  • Celtis sinensis(棶)
  • hackberry leaf(棶叶)
  • hackberry fruit(棶果)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 棶 refers specifically to the Chinese hackberry tree, which is native to China and other parts of East Asia.
  • In traditional Chinese botany, 棶木 was recognized as a useful tree species for both ornamental and practical purposes.

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