檍 (yì) - Yi — refers to a type of tree,

檍Tone 4

yì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

檍 · yì

Yi — refers to a type of tree, specifically the Ilex or holly tree, known for its hard wood used in making tools and utensils.

Yi — refers to a type of tree,

Usage highlights

Ilex woodIlex treeHard IlexAncient Ilex

Synonyms

  • 木— tree, wood (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wood of the Ilex tree (檍木) is very hard.
  • This tool handle is made from Ilex wood (檍木手柄).
  • Ancient craftsmen valued the Ilex tree (檍树) for its durability.

Collocations

  • Ilex wood(檍木)
  • Ilex tree(檍树)
  • Hard Ilex(坚檍)
  • Ancient Ilex(古檍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in ancient texts like the Erya, an early Chinese dictionary, describing it as a tree with hard wood.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, certain trees like the Ilex were valued for their practical uses in tool-making and construction.
  • The character is composed of the wood radical (木) and the phonetic component 意 (yì), indicating its category and sound.

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