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樆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
樆chīrowan, mountain ashzg, 14 strokes, radical 木
樆chīmanjack or cordia (genus Cordia)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 木
樆chīrowan or mountain ash (genus Sorbus)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 木
樆lírowan, mountain ashzg, 14 strokes, radical 木
樆límanjack or cordia (genus Cordia)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 木
樆lírowan or mountain ash (genus Sorbus)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 木
chī(chi1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1rowan, mountain ash
  2. 2manjack or cordia (genus Cordia)
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March 24, 2026

樆chī(chi1)

The character 樆 (chī) refers to a type of tree known as rowan or mountain ash, which belongs to the genus Sorbus. It is often associated with mountainous regions and is known for its bright berries, which can be used in various culinary and medicinal contexts.

Strokes14Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the rowan tree is often linked to folklore and traditional medicine, symbolizing protection and vitality. Its bright berries are sometimes seen as a good omen in local traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall mountain (山) filled with bright red berries hanging from the trees (树). The sound 'chī' can be remembered by picturing a cheerful child (chi) eating those berries right off the branches.

Meanings of 樆

chī(chi1)
primary
1rowan, mountain ash
2manjack or cordia (genus Cordia)
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About 樆

樆Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

樆 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may come across as more formal or technical. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. It often appears in botanical contexts or literature discussing flora.

HSK Study Tips

While 樆 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of botanical terms. Students should focus on related vocabulary such as 树 (shù - tree) and 红 (hóng - red) to grasp the context better.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 樆 with similar characters like 树 (shù - tree), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢樆' (wǒ xǐhuān chī) when they mean '我喜欢树' (wǒ xǐhuān shù) can cause misunderstanding.

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Etymology of 樆

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

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)离
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Case file: 樆

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 樆

IDS Structure⿰木离
樆Full Character
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木Mu4
left
离chi1
right
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How to say rowan, mountain ash in Chinese

“rowan, mountain ash” in Chinese is樆chī

The character 樆 (chī) refers to a type of tree known as rowan or mountain ash, which belongs to the genus Sorbus. It is often associated with mountainous regions and is known for its bright berries, which can be used in various culinary and medicinal contexts.

When to use 樆

樆 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may come across as more formal or technical. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. It often appears in botanical contexts or literature discussing flora.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 樆 with similar characters like 树 (shù - tree), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢樆' (wǒ xǐhuān chī) when they mean '我喜欢树' (wǒ xǐhuān shù) can cause misunderstanding.

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樆

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Frequently Asked Questions about 樆

樆 refers to the rowan or mountain ash tree, known for its bright berries.

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