楒 (sī) - Si — a Chinese character used primarily in & refers to the silk tree (Albizia julibrissin).

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sī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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楒 · sī

Si — a Chinese character used primarily in personal names;

refers to the silk tree (Albizia julibrissin).

Si — a Chinese character used primarily inrefers to the silk tree (Albizia julibrissin).

Usage highlights

Silk treeCharacter in namesPersonal name use

Synonyms

  • 思— think, consider (similar sound, more common character)
  • 丝— silk (semantic relation to silk tree)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in some given names (楒字).
  • The silk tree (合欢楒) is known for its beautiful flowers.
  • He has this character in his name (名字中有楒).

Collocations

  • Silk tree(合欢楒)
  • Character in names(楒字)
  • Personal name use(人名用楒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily used in personal names rather than common vocabulary.
  • Associated with the silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), which symbolizes happiness and reunion in Chinese culture.
  • Considered an elegant character choice for names due to its botanical association and uncommon usage.

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