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榍xiè榍 (xiè) refers to a type of tree known as the 'Chinese catalpa,' which is valued for its beautiful flowers and durable wood. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical texts or discussions about traditional Chinese medicine where the tree's properties are mentioned.14 strokes, radical 木
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March 24, 2026

榍xiè(xie4)

榍 (xiè) refers to a type of tree known as the 'Chinese catalpa,' which is valued for its beautiful flowers and durable wood. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical texts or discussions about traditional Chinese medicine where the tree's properties are mentioned.

Strokes14Radical木
Cultural Note

The Chinese catalpa tree holds significance in traditional Chinese medicine and is often associated with beauty and resilience in Chinese poetry and literature.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 榍 as a tree (木) with a special quality (榍). The left side shows the tree radical, hinting at its meaning related to wood, while the right side (解) suggests something intricate or delicate, reflecting the beauty of the flowers.

About 榍

榍Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 榍

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin, so learners may encounter it primarily in literary or botanical contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; pay attention to tones, as 'xiè' is pronounced with a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

As 榍 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on more commonly used words with the tree radical. This character could serve as an interesting reference point for understanding specialized vocabulary in botany.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 榍 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common term. It's important to remember that this word is quite specialized and not frequently encountered.

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Etymology of 榍

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)屑
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Case file: 榍

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half屑 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 榍?

Decomposition of 榍

IDS Structure⿰木屑
榍Full Character
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木Mu4
left
屑xie4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 榍?

How to say 榍 in Chinese

This in Chinese is榍xiè

榍 (xiè) refers to a type of tree known as the 'Chinese catalpa,' which is valued for its beautiful flowers and durable wood. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical texts or discussions about traditional Chinese medicine where the tree's properties are mentioned.

When to use 榍

This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin, so learners may encounter it primarily in literary or botanical contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; pay attention to tones, as 'xiè' is pronounced with a falling tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 榍 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common term. It's important to remember that this word is quite specialized and not frequently encountered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 榍

榍 refers to the Chinese catalpa tree, known for its flowers and wood.

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