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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
檫cháSassafras tzumug, 18 strokes, radical 木, rank #58347, Very Hard
檫cháChinese sassafrasunknown, 18 strokes, radical 木, rank #58347, Very Hard
chá(cha2)cha T2
  1. 1Sassafras tzumu
  2. 2Chinese sassafras
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March 24, 2026

檫chá(cha2)

檫 (chá) refers to the Chinese sassafras tree, known scientifically as Sassafras tzumu. This tree is valued for its aromatic properties and is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and culinary applications. It is particularly noted for its distinctive fragrance, which can evoke strong associations with nature.

Strokes18Radical木Frequency#58347DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The Chinese sassafras tree has historical significance in traditional Chinese medicine, where various parts of the tree are used for their health benefits. Its aromatic properties have made it a part of cultural practices related to food and herbal remedies.

Memory tip

Imagine a tree (木) with bright leaves that smell like sassafras tea. The character 檫 combines the tree radical (木) with the phonetic component (查) that sounds like 'chá'. Picture yourself checking (查) the tree for its fragrant leaves, reinforcing both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 檫

chá(cha2)
1Sassafras tzumu
2Chinese sassafras
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檫Simplified
18Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation and is more likely to be encountered in botanical or medicinal contexts. Learners should be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It often appears in conjunction with terms related to plants or herbs.

HSK Study Tips

While 檫 is not part of the HSK word lists, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to flora, which is essential for advanced learners. Students should focus on recognizing it in texts related to traditional medicine or botany, as it may appear in specialized materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 檫 with similar characters like 查 (chá), which means 'to check' or 'to investigate'. A common mistake is to say '查' when they mean '檫', leading to incorrect context. Remember, '檫' relates to the tree, not checking.

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Etymology of 檫

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)察
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Origin

檫 = 木 + 察. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 檫

IDS Structure⿰木察
檫Full character
=
木Mu4
left
察Cha2
right
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How to say Sassafras tzumu in Chinese

“Sassafras tzumu” in Chinese is檫chá

檫 (chá) refers to the Chinese sassafras tree, known scientifically as Sassafras tzumu. This tree is valued for its aromatic properties and is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and culinary applications. It is particularly noted for its distinctive fragrance, which can evoke strong associations with nature.

When to use 檫

This character is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation and is more likely to be encountered in botanical or medicinal contexts. Learners should be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It often appears in conjunction with terms related to plants or herbs.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 檫 with similar characters like 查 (chá), which means 'to check' or 'to investigate'. A common mistake is to say '查' when they mean '檫', leading to incorrect context. Remember, '檫' relates to the tree, not checking.

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Word Family of 檫

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檫cháChinese sassafras

Frequently asked questions about 檫

檫 is valued for its aromatic properties and is used in various herbal remedies, highlighting the importance of natural ingredients in Chinese medicine.

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