楤 (sǒng) - Cōng — a type of tree, specifically the & also refers to a type of wooden peg

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楤 · sǒng

Cōng — a type of tree, specifically the Aralia chinensis (Chinese angelica tree);

also refers to a type of wooden peg or stake used in ancient times.

Cōng — a type of tree, specifically thealso refers to a type of wooden peg

Usage highlights

Chinese angelica treewooden pegAralia planttree barkmedicinal use

Synonyms

  • 刺楤— prickly Aralia (another name for the tree)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese angelica tree (楤木) grows in mountainous regions.
  • They used wooden pegs (木楤) in the construction.
  • This herb is similar to Aralia (楤木属植物).

Collocations

  • Chinese angelica tree(楤木)
  • wooden peg(木楤)
  • Aralia plant(楤木属)
  • tree bark(楤皮)
  • medicinal use(楤木药用)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 楤木 (Aralia chinensis) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its purported healing properties.
  • In ancient times, wooden pegs (楤) were used in construction and carpentry.

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