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栩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
栩xǔoak tree; pleased, gladi, 10 strokes, radical 木
栩xǔQuercus serrataunknown, 10 strokes, radical 木
xǔ(xu3) T3
  1. 1oak tree; pleased, glad
  2. 2Quercus serrata
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March 24, 2026

栩xǔ(xu3)

The character 栩 (xǔ) primarily refers to a type of oak tree, specifically the Quercus serrata species. It can also convey feelings of being pleased or glad, making it a versatile term in both botanical and emotional contexts.

Strokes10Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, oak trees are appreciated for their durability and strength, often symbolizing resilience. They are also sometimes used in traditional medicine, which adds to their cultural significance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a happy oak tree standing tall in a sunny forest. The oak's sturdy branches (木, 'tree radical') spread wide, symbolizing its strength, while the sunlight brings a feeling of joy (喜, 'to be pleased'). The sound 'xǔ' can be remembered by picturing someone saying 'X, you are a great tree!'

Meanings of 栩

xǔ(xu3)
1oak tree; pleased, glad
2Quercus serrata
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About 栩

栩Simplified
10Strokes
木Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 栩, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 许 (xǔ, to allow). It's generally used in a formal context when referring to the specific oak species, and may appear more in written texts than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 栩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other botanical terms at higher levels. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and understanding its usage in literature or scientific contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 栩 with similar characters like 许 (xǔ), which means 'to allow'. For example, saying '我喜欢栩' (I like 栩) instead of '我喜欢许' (I like to allow) can cause misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 栩

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

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

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tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)羽
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Case file: 栩

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

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 栩?

Decomposition of 栩

IDS Structure⿰木羽
栩Full Character
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木Mu4
left
羽yu3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 栩?

How to say oak tree; pleased, glad in Chinese

“oak tree; pleased, glad” in Chinese is栩xǔ

The character 栩 (xǔ) primarily refers to a type of oak tree, specifically the Quercus serrata species. It can also convey feelings of being pleased or glad, making it a versatile term in both botanical and emotional contexts.

When to use 栩

When using 栩, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 许 (xǔ, to allow). It's generally used in a formal context when referring to the specific oak species, and may appear more in written texts than in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 栩 with similar characters like 许 (xǔ), which means 'to allow'. For example, saying '我喜欢栩' (I like 栩) instead of '我喜欢许' (I like to allow) can cause misunderstandings.

Write 栩

栩

Practice writing 栩 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 栩

Words Containing This Character3
栩栩如生realistic
栩xǔQuercus serrata
栩栩vivid
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Compound Meaning

What does 栩栩如生 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 栩

It refers to a type of oak tree and can also express being pleased.

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