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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
樟zhāngcamphor treen, 15 strokes, radical 木
樟zhāngcamphorunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木
樟zhāngCinnamonum campharaunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木
zhāng(zhang1)zhang T1
  1. 1camphor tree
  2. 2camphor
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March 24, 2026

樟zhāng(zhang1)

The character 樟 (zhāng) refers to the camphor tree, known for its aromatic wood and essential oil derived from its leaves and bark. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, cooking, and as a natural insect repellent. Understanding this term can help in discussions about natural remedies and traditional practices in Chinese culture.

Strokes15Radical木
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, 樟 is valued for its therapeutic properties, and its essential oil is often used in festivals and rituals for purification and protection against pests.

Memory tip

Imagine a large camphor tree (樟) standing tall. The radical '木' (tree) is present, hinting at its nature. Picture someone named 'Zhang' (sounds like 'zhāng') climbing this tree to gather its fragrant leaves, making it easier to remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 樟

zhāng(zhang1)
1camphor tree
2camphor
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About 樟

樟Simplified
15Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

樟 is often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing plants or herbal remedies. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding terms; pronunciation is key, especially the first tone. Common collocations include 樟脑 (zhāng nǎo), meaning camphor.

HSK Study Tips

Although 樟 isn't part of the HSK vocabulary list, it complements other terms related to nature and medicinal plants. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and its usage in traditional contexts, connecting it with other HSK vocabulary related to plants.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 樟 with similar characters like 薄 (bó), which means thin, or other plant-related terms. Ensure you remember that 樟 specifically refers to the camphor tree and its derivatives.

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Etymology of 樟

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

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

Memory hint

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)章
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Origin

樟 = 木 + 章. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 樟

IDS Structure⿰木章
樟Full character
=
木Mu4
left
章Zhang1
right
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Parts

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How to say camphor tree in Chinese

“camphor tree” in Chinese is樟zhāng

The character 樟 (zhāng) refers to the camphor tree, known for its aromatic wood and essential oil derived from its leaves and bark. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, cooking, and as a natural insect repellent. Understanding this term can help in discussions about natural remedies and traditional practices in Chinese culture.

When to use 樟

樟 is often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing plants or herbal remedies. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding terms; pronunciation is key, especially the first tone. Common collocations include 樟脑 (zhāng nǎo), meaning camphor.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 樟 with similar characters like 薄 (bó), which means thin, or other plant-related terms. Ensure you remember that 樟 specifically refers to the camphor tree and its derivatives.

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Word Family of 樟

Words containing this character6
樟脑camphor C10H16O樟腦
樟zhāngcamphor
樟树camphor樟樹
樟脑丸camphor balls樟腦丸
樟木Dram (Chinese Zhangmu), town at Tibet-Nepal border
樟树市Zhangshu county level city in Yichun 宜春, Jiangxi樟樹市
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Frequently asked questions about 樟

The camphor tree is not only valued for its fragrance but also for its medicinal properties, often used in herbal remedies.

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