橝 (diàn) - A type of tree (Diospyros spp., related to & also used in ancient texts for a type

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diàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

橝 · diàn

A type of tree (Diospyros spp.

, related to persimmon);

also used in ancient texts for a type of wood used in construction.

A type of tree (Diospyros spp., related toalso used in ancient texts for a type

Usage highlights

橝木橝树橝材古橝橝林

Synonyms

  • 柿— persimmon (related genus)
  • 木— tree/wood (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wood from the 橝 tree is durable (橝木).
  • Ancient texts mention 橝 wood for building (橝材).
  • 橝 trees grow in certain regions of China (橝树).

Collocations

  • 橝木(橝 wood)
  • 橝树(橝 tree)
  • 橝材(橝 timber)
  • 古橝(ancient 橝)
  • 橝林(橝 forest)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 橝 refers to specific tree species in the Diospyros genus, valued for their durable wood.
  • In historical contexts, 橝 wood was used in construction and carpentry.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and botanical contexts.

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