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March 24, 2026
桫suō(suo1)
The character 桫 (suō) refers to the horse chestnut tree, which is known for its distinctive spiky seed cases and edible seeds. It can also denote Stewartia pseudocamellia, a flowering tree appreciated for its beautiful blossoms. This term is primarily used in botanical contexts and is less common in everyday language.
Strokes11Radical木Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the horse chestnut tree is often associated with traditional medicine and has historical significance in various regions. Its seeds are sometimes used in local folklore for their perceived health benefits.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 桫 as resembling a tree with branches (the top part) and a trunk (the vertical line). Imagine a horse wearing a chestnut-colored saddle, standing under this tree, enjoying the shade it provides. The sound 'suō' can be remembered by picturing 'soar' to the top of the tree.
Meanings of 桫
suō(suo1)
1horse chestnut
2Stewartia pseudocamellia (botany)
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桫Simplified
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木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 桫 as resembling a tree with branches (the top part) and a trunk (the vertical line). Imagine a horse wearing a chestnut-colored saddle, standing under this tree, enjoying the shade it provides. The sound 'suō' can be remembered by picturing 'soar' to the top of the tree.
Usage Notes
Learners often mistakenly use 桫 in everyday conversation when referring to trees in general, but it specifically denotes the horse chestnut and is more technical. It's more commonly found in scientific or botanical texts, so using it in casual contexts may seem awkward.
HSK Study Tips
This character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can help students recognize botanical terms in texts. Focus on the radicals: 木 (tree) and the pronunciation, as they will help in recalling its meaning and context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the horse chestnut tree is often associated with traditional medicine and has historical significance in various regions. Its seeds are sometimes used in local folklore for their perceived health benefits.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 桫 with similar-sounding words or characters related to other types of trees. For example, using 桫 to refer to a general tree instead of specifically to horse chestnut is incorrect; '树' (shù) is the correct term for 'tree' in general.
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Cultural Notes for 桫
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In Chinese culture, the horse chestnut tree is often associated with traditional medicine and has historical significance in various regions. Its seeds are sometimes used in local folklore for their perceived health benefits.
Word Family of 桫
Words Containing This Character2
桫椤spinulose tree fern桫欏
桫suōhorse chestnut
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Frequently Asked Questions about 桫
桫 translates to 'horse chestnut' in English, referring to both the tree and its seeds.
No, 桫 is primarily used in botanical contexts and is not common in everyday speech.
