(kuí) - A kind of tree & a type of food vessel or container in

Tone 2

kuí | 13 strokes | radical:

· kuí

A kind of tree;

a type of food vessel or container in ancient times;

also used in names.

A kind of treea type of food vessel or container inalso used in names.

Usage highlights

楑木楑器楑树

Synonyms

  • tree (general term)
  • wood, tree

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 楑 tree is mentioned in ancient texts (楑木).
  • Ancient food vessels were sometimes called 楑 (楑器).
  • This character appears in some personal names (人名用字).

Collocations

  • a type of tree(楑木)
  • ancient food vessel(楑器)
  • 楑树(楑 tree)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts as a type of tree with unspecified characteristics.
  • Also refers to a type of food container used in ancient Chinese rituals.
  • Rare character occasionally used in personal names for its classical feel.

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