(fán) - A type of tree mentioned in ancient Chinese

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fán | 16 strokes | radical:

· fán

A type of tree mentioned in ancient Chinese texts, specifically a kind of oak tree.

A type of tree mentioned in ancient Chinese

Usage highlights

橎木橎树古橎橎林

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the 橎 tree (橎木).
  • This character appears in classical literature describing trees (橎树).
  • Botanical texts reference this rare tree species (橎 species).

Collocations

  • fan mu(橎木)
  • fan shu(橎树)
  • gu fan(古橎)
  • fan lin(橎林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese botanical texts and classical literature
  • Represents a rare tree species known in historical contexts
  • Used primarily in scholarly and historical references rather than modern vernacular

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