橿 (jiāng) - A type of evergreen oak tree (Quercus spp.) & historically used for making carts, tools, and charcoal

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橿 · jiāng

A type of evergreen oak tree (Quercus spp.

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historically used for making carts, tools, and charcoal;

also refers to sturdy, hard wood.

A type of evergreen oak tree (Quercus spp.)historically used for making carts, tools, and charcoalalso refers to sturdy, hard wood.

Usage highlights

Oak treeOak woodOak charcoalSturdy oakOak cartOak forest

Synonyms

  • 橡— oak (general term)
  • 柞— oak (another specific type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oak wood is very hard (橿木很硬).
  • Ancient carts were made of oak (古代车用橿木制造).
  • This charcoal comes from oak trees (这炭来自橿树).
  • The handle is made of sturdy oak (把手是用坚实的橿木做的).

Collocations

  • Oak tree(橿树)
  • Oak wood(橿木)
  • Oak charcoal(橿炭)
  • Sturdy oak(坚橿)
  • Oak cart(橿车)
  • Oak forest(橿林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 橿 trees were valued in ancient China for their hard, durable wood, used in cart-making and tool handles.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the 'Classic of Poetry' (《诗经》) and 'Erya' (《尔雅》), referring to specific oak species.
  • Due to its strength and durability, 橿 symbolizes steadfastness and resilience in literary contexts.

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