檿 (yǎn) - Mulberry tree — specifically refers to the mountain

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Mulberry tree — specifically refers to the mountain mulberry or wild mulberry tree, historically used for making bows and other wooden implements.

Mulberry tree — specifically refers to the mountain

Usage highlights

Mountain mulberryMulberry woodMulberry bowMulberry forestWild mulberry

Synonyms

  • 桑— mulberry tree (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions mulberry wood for bows (檿桑).
  • Historical records describe using mountain mulberry for tools (檿木 tools).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (古文中用檿).

Collocations

  • Mountain mulberry(檿桑)
  • Mulberry wood(檿木)
  • Mulberry bow(檿弓)
  • Mulberry forest(檿林)
  • Wild mulberry(野檿)

Idioms

  • Mulberry wood makes strong bows(檿木为弓)
  • The mulberry and the scholar(檿桑书生)
  • Mulberry groves in the mountains(山间檿林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with bow-making in ancient China due to the strength and flexibility of mulberry wood.
  • Appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs and historical records describing weapon production.
  • Represents traditional craftsmanship and natural resource utilization in ancient Chinese society.

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