槸 (yì) - A tree with intertwined branches & a tree with twisted or gnarled branches.

槸Tone 4

yì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

槸 · yì

A tree with intertwined branches;

a tree with twisted or gnarled branches.

A tree with intertwined branchesa tree with twisted or gnarled branches.

Usage highlights

Twisted branchesGnarled treeAncient twisted treeIntertwined branchesForest of gnarled trees

Synonyms

  • 虬— coiled, curled (as in dragon or tree branches)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old tree had twisted branches (槸枝).
  • The forest was dense with gnarled trees (槸木).
  • He admired the ancient, intertwined tree (古槸).

Collocations

  • Twisted branches(槸枝)
  • Gnarled tree(槸木)
  • Ancient twisted tree(古槸)
  • Intertwined branches(槸杈)
  • Forest of gnarled trees(槸林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare and primarily appears in classical or botanical contexts.
  • It describes a specific, visually distinctive growth pattern in trees, often associated with age or natural artistry.

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