檪 (lì) - A variant form of the character 櫟 (simplified: & also used in place names.

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lì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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檪 · lì

A variant form of the character 櫟 (simplified: 栎), meaning oak tree;

also used in place names.

A variant form of the character 櫟 (simplified:also used in place names.

Usage highlights

oak treeoak forestoak woodoak leafoak grove

Synonyms

  • 櫟— standard form for oak tree
  • 栎— simplified form of oak tree character
  • 橡树— oak tree (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oak tree (檪树) is a common species in temperate forests.
  • This region is known for its oak forests (檪林).
  • Some place names contain this character (e.g., 檪木县).

Collocations

  • oak tree(檪树)
  • oak forest(檪林)
  • oak wood(檪木)
  • oak leaf(檪叶)
  • oak grove(檪园)

Idioms

  • None specifically associated with this variant form

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a variant form of 櫟 (栎), primarily used in historical texts and certain regional contexts.
  • Oak trees have symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, representing strength, longevity, and resilience.
  • The character appears in some geographical names, particularly in areas with historical oak forests.

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