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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
桊juànash treex, 10 strokes, radical 木
juàn(juan4)juan T4
  1. 1ash tree
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March 24, 2026

桊juàn(juan4)

The character 桊 (juàn) refers specifically to the ash tree, a type of deciduous tree known for its sturdy wood and often used in furniture making and sports equipment. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is more likely encountered in literary or botanical contexts.

Strokes10Radical木
Cultural note

The ash tree is significant in traditional Chinese culture, often symbolizing strength and resilience. In ancient times, ash wood was valued for its durability and was commonly used in tools and weapons.

Memory tip

Think of the character 桊 as a 'tree' (木) with a 'bamboo' element (竹) inside it. Imagine a strong bamboo 'juàn' growing tall beside a sturdy ash tree, symbolizing resilience and strength.

Meanings of 桊

juàn(juan4)
1ash tree
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桊Simplified
10Strokes
木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 桊, be aware that it is a more formal term and may not be recognized by all speakers in casual conversation. It is often paired with other words related to trees or wood products, like 桊木 (ash wood). Ensure you pronounce it correctly with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Since 桊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students should focus on similar vocabulary related to trees and plants at their current level. Understanding the components of the character can help in recognizing other botanical terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 桊 with other tree-related characters such as 树 (shù), which means 'tree' in general. For example, saying '我喜欢桊' (I like ash trees) is correct, but using it in a context where a more general tree term is needed might sound awkward.

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Etymology of 桊

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)龹
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Origin

桊 = 木 + 龹. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 桊

IDS Structure⿱龹木
桊Full character
=
龹quan3
top
木Mu4
bottom
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How to say ash tree in Chinese

“ash tree” in Chinese is桊juàn

The character 桊 (juàn) refers specifically to the ash tree, a type of deciduous tree known for its sturdy wood and often used in furniture making and sports equipment. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is more likely encountered in literary or botanical contexts.

When to use 桊

When using 桊, be aware that it is a more formal term and may not be recognized by all speakers in casual conversation. It is often paired with other words related to trees or wood products, like 桊木 (ash wood). Ensure you pronounce it correctly with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 桊 with other tree-related characters such as 树 (shù), which means 'tree' in general. For example, saying '我喜欢桊' (I like ash trees) is correct, but using it in a context where a more general tree term is needed might sound awkward.

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桊 means 'ash tree' in English.

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