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March 24, 2026
椪pèng(peng4)
The character 椪 (pèng) refers to a type of evergreen tree known as Machilus nanmu, commonly found in certain regions of China. It is not widely used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical or ecological contexts. Additionally, it is associated with the term 椪柑 (pèng gān), which refers to a particular variety of tangerine.
Strokes12Radical木Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, certain evergreen trees like Machilus nanmu are highly valued for their durability and beauty, often associated with traditional craftsmanship in furniture making. The 椪柑 variety is also celebrated for its sweetness and is popular during the Lunar New Year festivities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lush, green forest filled with evergreen trees, where the sound of 'pèng' echoes as the wind rustles through the leaves. The character 椪 has the radical 木 (tree) on the left, hinting at its botanical meaning, while the right side resembles a 'bowl' filled with vibrant, juicy tangerines, linking it to 椪柑.
Meanings of 椪
pèng(peng4)
1Machilus nanmu, a variety of evergreen
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椪Simplified
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木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lush, green forest filled with evergreen trees, where the sound of 'pèng' echoes as the wind rustles through the leaves. The character 椪 has the radical 木 (tree) on the left, hinting at its botanical meaning, while the right side resembles a 'bowl' filled with vibrant, juicy tangerines, linking it to 椪柑.
Usage Notes
Due to its specific botanical reference, 椪 is not commonly used in informal speech. Learners should be cautious with the pronunciation, ensuring to use the correct tone (pèng) to avoid confusion with other characters. It often appears in specialized texts about plants or agriculture.
HSK Study Tips
While 椪 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to Level 5 terms related to nature and plants. Students should focus on understanding how to use botanical terms in context and recognize related vocabulary like 椪柑.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, certain evergreen trees like Machilus nanmu are highly valued for their durability and beauty, often associated with traditional craftsmanship in furniture making. The 椪柑 variety is also celebrated for its sweetness and is popular during the Lunar New Year festivities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 椪 (pèng) with similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it up with 背 (bèi) which means 'back'. Always remember the context of usage and the botanical meaning to avoid these errors.
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Cultural Notes for 椪
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In Chinese culture, certain evergreen trees like Machilus nanmu are highly valued for their durability and beauty, often associated with traditional craftsmanship in furniture making. The 椪柑 variety is also celebrated for its sweetness and is popular during the Lunar New Year festivities.
Word Family of 椪
Words Containing This Character1
椪pèngponkan, a variety of tangerine
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Frequently Asked Questions about 椪
It refers to a type of evergreen tree known as Machilus nanmu.
No, it is mainly used in botanical contexts or specific references to plants.
