(jiàng) - Jian — a character primarily used in personal & refers to a type of tree or wood.

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jiàng | 19 strokes | radical:

· jiàng

Jian — a character primarily used in personal names, particularly in Japanese names;

refers to a type of tree or wood.

Jian — a character primarily used in personalrefers to a type of tree or wood.

Usage highlights

Personal name usageTree species referenceJapanese surnameHistorical botanical text

Synonyms

  • wood, tree (general term)
  • tree (more formal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used in Japanese names (e.g., 櫤 大輔).
  • Appears in some historical texts referring to wood.
  • Found in botanical contexts for certain tree species.

Collocations

  • Personal name usage()
  • Tree species reference(櫤木)
  • Japanese surname()
  • Historical botanical text()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese naming conventions rather than Chinese.
  • Represents a specific type of tree or wood in historical contexts.
  • Considered a rare character in modern Chinese usage.

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