槡 (sāng) - Ancient name for the mulberry tree & variant form of 桑 (sāng).

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sāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

槡 · sāng

Ancient name for the mulberry tree;

variant form of 桑 (sāng).

Ancient name for the mulberry treevariant form of 桑 (sāng).

Usage highlights

Mulberry treeMulberry leavesMulberry groveMulberry fruitSilkworm mulberry

Synonyms

  • 桑— Mulberry tree (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned the 槡 tree (槡树).
  • This character appears as a variant in some classical works (古籍中的异体字).
  • Mulberry leaves are used for silkworm cultivation (养蚕用槡叶).

Collocations

  • Mulberry tree(槡树)
  • Mulberry leaves(槡叶)
  • Mulberry grove(槡林)
  • Mulberry fruit(槡果)
  • Silkworm mulberry(蚕槡)

Idioms

  • Mulberry fields become the sea(槡田沧海)
  • Mulberry and catalpa(槡梓)
  • Mulberry bow(槡弧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 槡 is a historical variant of 桑 (mulberry tree), important in traditional sericulture.
  • Mulberry trees were cultivated for silkworm feeding, forming the basis of ancient silk production.
  • In Chinese culture, mulberry trees symbolize diligence and agricultural prosperity.

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