檓 (huǐ) - A type of tree, specifically referring to the & also used in ancient texts for certain aromatic

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huǐ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

檓 · huǐ

A type of tree, specifically referring to the Chinese juniper or a similar coniferous tree;

also used in ancient texts for certain aromatic woods.

A type of tree, specifically referring to thealso used in ancient texts for certain aromatic

Usage highlights

Juniper treeAromatic juniperJuniper timberJuniper forestJuniper branch

Synonyms

  • 杜松— juniper (more common modern term)
  • 桧— Chinese juniper (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest contained many juniper trees (檓木).
  • Ancient texts mention aromatic woods like juniper (香檓).
  • The timber from this tree was used for construction (檓材).

Collocations

  • Juniper tree(檓木)
  • Aromatic juniper(香檓)
  • Juniper timber(檓材)
  • Juniper forest(檓林)
  • Juniper branch(檓枝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 檓 appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for specific aromatic trees, possibly juniper species.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and incense-making, certain juniper species were valued for their aromatic properties.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in historical botanical references.

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