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柃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
柃língEurya japonicax, 9 strokes, radical 木
líng(ling2) T2
  1. 1Eurya japonica
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March 24, 2026

柃líng(ling2)

柃 (líng) refers to a type of tree known as Eurya japonica, which is commonly found in East Asia. It is often used in landscaping and has significance in traditional medicine. The tree is known for its resilience and adaptability to various environments.

Strokes9Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, certain trees like the 柃 are appreciated for their aesthetic value in gardens and parks, reflecting the harmony between nature and human design.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tree (木) with a unique leaf (禾) that represents the 柃. Picture it standing strong in a beautiful garden, reminding you of its pronunciation 'líng' as it 'leans' gracefully in the breeze.

Meanings of 柃

líng(ling2)
1Eurya japonica
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About 柃

柃Simplified
9Strokes
木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

柃 is a botanical term and is typically used in formal or academic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that refer to different plants. Its usage is less common in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While柃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it’s beneficial for learners interested in botany or nature-related topics. Focus on recognizing its components and pronunciation, as they may appear in more complex vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 柃 with other plant names due to similar pronunciations. For example, saying 'líng' for '柃' when referring to '梨 (lí)', which means pear, can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 柃

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)令
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Case file: 柃

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half令 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 柃?

Decomposition of 柃

IDS Structure⿰木令
柃Full Character
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木Mu4
left
令Ling2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 柃?

How to say Eurya japonica in Chinese

“Eurya japonica” in Chinese is柃líng

柃 (líng) refers to a type of tree known as Eurya japonica, which is commonly found in East Asia. It is often used in landscaping and has significance in traditional medicine. The tree is known for its resilience and adaptability to various environments.

When to use 柃

柃 is a botanical term and is typically used in formal or academic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that refer to different plants. Its usage is less common in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 柃 with other plant names due to similar pronunciations. For example, saying 'líng' for '柃' when referring to '梨 (lí)', which means pear, can lead to misunderstandings.

Write 柃

柃

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Word Family of 柃

Words Containing This Character1
柃língEurya japonica
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Compound Meaning

What does 柃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 柃

柃 refers to the Eurya japonica tree, known for its adaptability.

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