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樅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
樅cōngfir treex, 15 strokes, radical 木
cōng(cong1) T1
  1. 1fir tree
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March 24, 2026

樅cōng(cong1)

The character 樅 (cōng) refers to a fir tree, which is a type of evergreen coniferous tree commonly found in mountainous regions of China. It is often associated with resilience and longevity due to its ability to thrive in harsh conditions. In various contexts, it can symbolize nature, strength, and stability.

Strokes15Radical木
Cultural Note

Fir trees are often used in traditional Chinese culture during the Lunar New Year for decoration, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. They are also associated with certain myths and legends, emphasizing their significance in Chinese folklore.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall, green fir tree standing strong against the wind. The character 樅 resembles a tree with branches reaching out, combined with the radical for wood (木), reinforcing its meaning related to trees. Remember the pronunciation 'cōng' by picturing a song (唱) sung by the fir tree in a serene forest.

Meanings of 樅

cōng(cong1)
1fir tree
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About 樅

樅Simplified
15Strokes
木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 樅

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and is primarily used in literary or botanical contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar characters for other types of trees, such as pine (松). Ensure to use the correct context when discussing types of trees.

HSK Study Tips

While 樅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares the wood radical (木) with other tree-related characters like 林 (lín, forest) and 森 (sēn, woods). Students should focus on the radical to help remember its meaning and relate it to other vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 樅 (fir tree) with 松 (pine tree) due to their similar meanings and contexts. Always verify the specific type of tree being referenced when using these characters.

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Etymology of 樅

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

wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)從
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Case file: 樅

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 樅?

Decomposition of 樅

IDS Structure⿰木從
樅Full Character
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木Mu4
left
從cong2
right
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Which of these is a component of 樅?

How to say fir tree in Chinese

“fir tree” in Chinese is樅cōng

The character 樅 (cōng) refers to a fir tree, which is a type of evergreen coniferous tree commonly found in mountainous regions of China. It is often associated with resilience and longevity due to its ability to thrive in harsh conditions. In various contexts, it can symbolize nature, strength, and stability.

When to use 樅

This character is relatively formal and is primarily used in literary or botanical contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar characters for other types of trees, such as pine (松). Ensure to use the correct context when discussing types of trees.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 樅 (fir tree) with 松 (pine tree) due to their similar meanings and contexts. Always verify the specific type of tree being referenced when using these characters.

Write 樅

樅

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Word Family of 樅

Words Containing This Character3
枞cōngfir tree樅
枞阳县Zongyang county in Anqing 安慶|安庆[An​qìng], Anhui樅陽縣
枞阳Zongyang county in Anqing 安慶|安庆[An​qìng], Anhui樅陽
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Compound Meaning

What does 枞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 樅

It is pronounced as 'cōng', with a high and level tone.

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