檆 (shān) - Ancient variant form of 杉, referring to the

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shān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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檆 · shān

Ancient variant form of 杉, referring to the Chinese fir tree (Cunninghamia lanceolata), an evergreen conifer.

Ancient variant form of 杉, referring to the

Usage highlights

Chinese fir treeFir woodFir forestFir barkFir cone

Synonyms

  • 杉— Chinese fir (standard modern form)
  • 杉木— Chinese fir wood

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient character for Chinese fir (檆) is now written as 杉.
  • This text uses the variant form 檆 instead of standard 杉.
  • The Chinese fir (檆木) is an important timber tree in East Asia.

Collocations

  • Chinese fir tree(檆木)
  • Fir wood(檆材)
  • Fir forest(檆林)
  • Fir bark(檆皮)
  • Fir cone(檆果)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 檆 is an ancient variant character for 杉, which refers to the Chinese fir tree.
  • The Chinese fir has been an important timber tree in China for centuries, used in construction and furniture.
  • This character variant appears in classical texts and historical documents.

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