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

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 樆

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 樆

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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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 樆

IDS Structure⿰木离
Full Character
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Mu4
left
chi1
right
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Cultural Notes for 樆

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 樆

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