橂 (diàn) - A type of tree, specifically referring to the & also used in classical texts to refer to

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diàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

橂 · diàn

A type of tree, specifically referring to the Chinese honey locust (Gleditsia sinensis);

also used in classical texts to refer to a type of wood or tree.

A type of tree, specifically referring to thealso used in classical texts to refer to

Usage highlights

橂树橂木橂实

Synonyms

  • 皂荚— Chinese honey locust (more common name for the tree)
  • 皂角— Refers to the seed pod of the honey locust, often used metonymically for the tree

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese honey locust tree (橂树) produces long seed pods.
  • This timber is from a 橂 tree.
  • 橂木 is known for its hard wood.

Collocations

  • Chinese honey locust tree(橂树)
  • 橂木(橂 wood/timber)
  • 橂实(橂 fruit/seed)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 橂 refers to the Chinese honey locust (Gleditsia sinensis), a tree native to China.
  • The tree has practical uses: its seed pods (皂角) are used in traditional soap-making, and its thorns are used in traditional medicine.
  • It is a less common character in modern usage, primarily appearing in botanical or classical contexts.

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