楱 (zòu) - Wild hazelnut & a type of tree

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zòu ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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楱 · zòu

Wild hazelnut;

a type of tree;

also used in ancient texts to describe something coarse or rustic.

Wild hazelnuta type of treealso used in ancient texts to describe something

Usage highlights

Wild hazelnutHazelnut treeCoarse woodRustic appearanceHazelnut forest

Synonyms

  • 榛— hazel tree or hazelnut

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest has wild hazelnut trees (楱树).
  • He collected hazelnuts (楱子) in autumn.
  • This wood has a coarse texture (楱木).

Collocations

  • Wild hazelnut(楱子)
  • Hazelnut tree(楱树)
  • Coarse wood(楱木)
  • Rustic appearance(楱野)
  • Hazelnut forest(楱林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 楱 refers to wild hazelnuts, which were foraged in ancient times as a food source.
  • In classical literature, 楱 sometimes carries connotations of rusticity or coarseness.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in botanical or historical contexts.

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