橮 (liǔ) - A variant form of 柳 (liǔ), meaning willow & also appears in some historical texts and names.

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liǔ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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橮 · liǔ

A variant form of 柳 (liǔ), meaning willow tree;

also appears in some historical texts and names.

A variant form of 柳 (liǔ), meaning willowalso appears in some historical texts and names.

Usage highlights

Variant of willowHistorical characterRare character formClassical usageAncient text

Synonyms

  • 柳— willow tree (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 橮 is a variant of 柳 (liǔ).
  • Found in some historical documents (橮字).
  • Rarely used in modern contexts (橮木).
  • May appear in classical literature (橮文).

Collocations

  • Variant of willow(橮/柳)
  • Historical character(橮字)
  • Rare character form(橮体)
  • Classical usage(橮文)
  • Ancient text(橮书)

Idioms

  • Willow branches in spring(橮条春风)
  • Willow shade and flower shadows(橮影花阴)
  • Willow eyebrows and peach cheeks(橮眉桃腮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 橮 is a historical variant of the character 柳 (willow), which symbolizes flexibility, resilience, and elegance in Chinese culture.
  • Willow trees are often associated with spring, poetry, and feminine beauty in classical literature.
  • Variant characters like 橮 reflect the evolution of Chinese script over different dynasties and regions.

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