(jiàn) - Ancient term for a type of wood/tree & also used in Japanese as an archaic character.

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jiàn | 14 strokes | radical:

· jiàn

Ancient term for a type of wood/tree;

also used in Japanese as an archaic character.

Ancient term for a type of wood/treealso used in Japanese as an archaic character.

Usage highlights

Ancient tree speciesWood materialRare characterHistorical text reference

Synonyms

  • wood, tree (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a 榗 tree (榗木).
  • This character appears in classical Japanese literature (古文献).
  • Botanical records reference this wood type (木材种类).

Collocations

  • Ancient tree species(古榗)
  • Wood material(榗木)
  • Rare character(稀有榗字)
  • Historical text reference(文献榗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited usage in modern Chinese
  • Primarily appears in classical texts and specialized botanical references
  • More commonly encountered in Japanese historical contexts than modern Chinese

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