櫞 (yuán) - Citron — refers to the citron fruit (Citrus & specifically used in the name of Buddha's hand

櫞Tone 2

yuán ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

櫞 · yuán

Citron — refers to the citron fruit (Citrus medica);

specifically used in the name of Buddha's hand citron (佛手柑).

Citron — refers to the citron fruit (Citrusspecifically used in the name of Buddha's hand

Usage highlights

Buddha's hand citronFragrant citronCitron peelCitron treeCitron fruitDried citron

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Buddha's hand citron is a fragrant citrus fruit (佛手櫞).
  • The citron tree produces large, fragrant fruits (香櫞).
  • This traditional medicine uses dried citron peel (櫞皮).

Collocations

  • Buddha's hand citron(佛手櫞)
  • Fragrant citron(香櫞)
  • Citron peel(櫞皮)
  • Citron tree(櫞树)
  • Citron fruit(櫞果)
  • Dried citron(干櫞)

Idioms

  • Buddha's hand citron pointing to the moon(佛手櫞指月)
  • Fragrant citron clears the heart(香櫞清心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Citron has been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years, valued for its fragrance and medicinal properties.
  • Buddha's hand citron (佛手櫞) is particularly prized in Buddhist culture as an offering and symbol of happiness.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, citron is used to regulate qi and relieve depression.

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