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梧wúChinese parasol tree, Sterculia platanifoliazg, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #53178, Very Hard
wú(wu2)wu T2
  1. 1Chinese parasol tree, Sterculia platanifolia
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March 24, 2026

梧wú(wu2)

The character 梧 (wú) refers specifically to the Chinese parasol tree, known for its tall stature and broad leaves. It is often found in parks and gardens, symbolizing shelter and protection in Chinese culture due to its expansive canopy.

Strokes11Radical木Frequency#53178DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the 梧桐 tree is often associated with poetry and literature, as it is linked to the famous poet Li Bai, who wrote about the tree in his works. The tree is also considered a symbol of loyalty and perseverance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise owl sitting on the broad leaves of a tall tree, which helps you remember 'wú' sounds like 'who' and is associated with the majestic tree. The character 梧 is composed of the tree radical 木 (mù) and the phonetic component 吾 (wú), reinforcing its meaning as a tree.

Meanings of 梧

wú(wu2)
1Chinese parasol tree, Sterculia platanifolia
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About 梧

梧Simplified
11Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 梧

Usage Notes

When using 梧, it is important to specify its context, as it may not be familiar to all speakers. Common collocations include 梧桐树 (wú tóng shù - parasol tree) and 梧桐叶 (wú tóng yè - parasol tree leaves). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that refer to other trees.

HSK Study Tips

Although 梧 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can enrich students' understanding of nature-related terms. Students should focus on the character's components and its association with trees to build connections with other botanical vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 梧 with other tree characters due to similar sounds, such as 树 (shù - tree). Ensure to remember that 梧 specifically refers to the Chinese parasol tree.

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Etymology of 梧

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

Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 吾 represents the sound.

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tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)吾
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Origin

梧 = 木 + 吾. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 梧

IDS Structure⿰木吾
梧Full Character
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木Mu4
left
吾Wu2
right
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How to say Chinese parasol tree, Sterculia platanifolia in Chinese

“Chinese parasol tree, Sterculia platanifolia” in Chinese is梧wú

The character 梧 (wú) refers specifically to the Chinese parasol tree, known for its tall stature and broad leaves. It is often found in parks and gardens, symbolizing shelter and protection in Chinese culture due to its expansive canopy.

When to use 梧

When using 梧, it is important to specify its context, as it may not be familiar to all speakers. Common collocations include 梧桐树 (wú tóng shù - parasol tree) and 梧桐叶 (wú tóng yè - parasol tree leaves). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that refer to other trees.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 梧 with other tree characters due to similar sounds, such as 树 (shù - tree). Ensure to remember that 梧 specifically refers to the Chinese parasol tree.

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Grammar Patterns of 梧

梧 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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我非常喜欢身材魁____、肤色偏黑的男人。

I tend to go for large dark men.

Example Sentences for 梧 (2)

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我非常喜欢身材魁梧、肤色偏黑的男人。

wǒ fēi cháng xǐ huān shēn cái kuí wú、 、 fū sè piān hēi de nán。

I tend to go for large dark men.
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他身材魁梧,留着红色的八字胡。

tā shēn cái kuí wú, , liú zháo hóng sè de bā zì。

He was heavily-built and sported a red moustache.

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Word Family of 梧

Words Containing This Character8
魁梧tall and sturdy
梧wúSterculia platanifolia
梧桐Chinese parasol tree
梧州Wuzhou prefecture level city in Guangxi
梧州市Wuzhou prefecture level city in Guangxi
苍梧Cangwu county in Wuzhou 梧州[Wú​zhōu], Guangxi蒼梧
苍梧县Cangwu county in Wuzhou 梧州[Wú​zhōu], Guangxi蒼梧縣
梧州地区Wuzhou prefecture in Guangxi梧州地區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 梧

The 梧 tree is significant as it symbolizes shelter and is often associated with poetry, representing loyalty and perseverance.

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