椐 (jū) - A type of tree, specifically the Chinese quince

椐Tone 1

jū ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

椐 · jū

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) or a type of oak with a hard, durable wood used for walking sticks and tools.

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese quince

Usage highlights

Quince treeQuince woodQuince walking stickQuince fruitQuince groveHard quince

Synonyms

  • 桾— Ancient name for a type of tree, possibly related

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wood is used for making walking sticks (椐杖).
  • Chinese quince fruit (椐实) is sometimes used in traditional medicine.
  • The tree is known for its hard timber (椐木).
  • A grove of quince trees (椐林).

Collocations

  • Quince tree(椐树)
  • Quince wood(椐木)
  • Quince walking stick(椐杖)
  • Quince fruit(椐实)
  • Quince grove(椐林)
  • Hard quince(坚椐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 椐 refers to a specific tree known for its hard, durable wood.
  • Historically, its wood was valued for making tools and walking sticks due to its strength.

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