椆 (chóu) - A type of tree, specifically referring to the & also used in names.

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chóu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

椆 · chóu

A type of tree, specifically referring to the evergreen oak or similar hardwood species;

also used in names.

A type of tree, specifically referring to thealso used in names.

Usage highlights

Oak woodOak treeQuercus genusHardwood timberDurable woodOak forest

Synonyms

  • 橡— oak (more common term for oak trees)
  • 栎— oak (alternative term for oak species)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The timber is from a hardwood tree (椆木).
  • This species is known as Chinese evergreen oak (椆树).
  • The furniture is made of durable oak wood (椆木家具).
  • We studied various Quercus species (椆属植物).

Collocations

  • Oak wood(椆木)
  • Oak tree(椆树)
  • Quercus genus(椆属)
  • Hardwood timber(椆材)
  • Durable wood(坚椆)
  • Oak forest(椆林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 椆 refers to specific hardwood tree species, particularly evergreen oaks, valued for their durable timber.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, hardwood trees like 椆 were prized for furniture making and construction.
  • The character appears in botanical contexts and occasionally in place names or personal names.

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