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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
櫞yuáncitrusx, 19 strokes, radical 木
yuán(yuan2)yuan T2
  1. 1citrus
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March 24, 2026

櫞yuán(yuan2)

The character 櫞 (yuán) refers specifically to a type of citrus tree, commonly known as the 'citrus tree' or 'citrus fruit.' It is often used in contexts related to agriculture, horticulture, and culinary discussions about fruits. In everyday usage, it might appear when discussing various types of citrus, particularly in relation to their cultivation or culinary uses.

Strokes19Radical木
Cultural note

Citrus fruits hold significant importance in Chinese culture, symbolizing prosperity and good luck, especially during the Lunar New Year. The character 櫞 reflects this cultural connection to agriculture and the importance of fruit in festive traditions.

Memory tip

Imagine a tree (木) with bright yellow citrus fruits hanging from its branches. The top part of the character 櫞 resembles a tree (木), and the bottom part suggests the roundness of fruits. Think of 'yuán' as 'you earn' a fresh fruit from this tree.

Meanings of 櫞

yuán(yuan2)
1citrus
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About 櫞

櫞Simplified
19Strokes
木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 櫞 with other similar characters related to fruits, like 柑 (gān) which means mandarin orange. This character is more formal and specific, often used in botanical or agricultural contexts rather than casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 櫞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding this character can enhance your knowledge of fruit-related terms. It connects to other HSK words related to plants and food, such as 水果 (shuǐguǒ - fruit) and 树 (shù - tree). Focus on pronunciation and recognizing the components of the character.

Common Mistakes

Students may confuse 櫞 with similar characters or mispronounce it. For example, saying 櫞 (yuán) when referring to a common fruit like 橙 (chéng - orange) is incorrect. Always be clear about the specific type of citrus being discussed.

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Etymology of 櫞

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

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)緣
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Origin

櫞 = 木 + 緣. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 櫞

IDS Structure⿰木緣
櫞Full character
=
木Mu4
left
緣yuan2
right
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Parts

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How to say citrus in Chinese

“citrus” in Chinese is櫞yuán

The character 櫞 (yuán) refers specifically to a type of citrus tree, commonly known as the 'citrus tree' or 'citrus fruit.' It is often used in contexts related to agriculture, horticulture, and culinary discussions about fruits. In everyday usage, it might appear when discussing various types of citrus, particularly in relation to their cultivation or culinary uses.

When to use 櫞

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 櫞 with other similar characters related to fruits, like 柑 (gān) which means mandarin orange. This character is more formal and specific, often used in botanical or agricultural contexts rather than casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Students may confuse 櫞 with similar characters or mispronounce it. For example, saying 櫞 (yuán) when referring to a common fruit like 橙 (chéng - orange) is incorrect. Always be clear about the specific type of citrus being discussed.

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Word Family of 櫞

Words containing this character3
枸橼grapefruit枸櫞
香橼grapefruit香櫞
橼yuánCitrus medica櫞
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Frequently asked questions about 櫞

It is pronounced as 'yuán'.

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