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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
榧fěia type of yew treen, 14 strokes, radical 木
榧fěiTorreya nuciferaunknown, 14 strokes, radical 木
fěi(fei3) T3
  1. 1a type of yew tree
  2. 2Torreya nucifera
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March 24, 2026

榧fěi(fei3)

榧 (fěi) refers to a specific type of tree known as the Torreya nucifera, commonly found in East Asia. This tree is valued for its edible nuts and is often associated with traditional Chinese culture and cuisine, particularly in the context of health and longevity.

Strokes14Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the nuts of the Torreya nucifera are often used in traditional medicine and are believed to have health benefits, reflecting the value placed on natural remedies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fey' tree with nuts growing on it, which resembles a yew tree. The character 榧 combines the radical 木 (wood/tree) on the left, indicating it’s a type of tree, with the component 㡲, which can remind you of the unusual shape of its nuts.

Meanings of 榧

fěi(fei3)
1a type of yew tree
2Torreya nucifera
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About 榧

榧Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 榧

Usage Notes

榧 is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in botany or culinary discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding trees; ensure you're clear on its specific identity as Torreya. It is often used in phrases related to health benefits.

HSK Study Tips

Although 榧 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other botanical terms found in HSK Level 4 and above. Focus on learning related plant names to expand your vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 榧 with similar-sounding tree names. For instance, using 榧 when referring to 'pine' (松, sōng) is incorrect; remember that 榧 specifically refers to Torreya nucifera.

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Etymology of 榧

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)匪
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Case file: 榧

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half匪 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 榧?

Decomposition of 榧

IDS Structure⿰木匪
榧Full Character
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木Mu4
left
匪fei3
right
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How to say a type of yew tree in Chinese

“a type of yew tree” in Chinese is榧fěi

榧 (fěi) refers to a specific type of tree known as the Torreya nucifera, commonly found in East Asia. This tree is valued for its edible nuts and is often associated with traditional Chinese culture and cuisine, particularly in the context of health and longevity.

When to use 榧

榧 is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in botany or culinary discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding trees; ensure you're clear on its specific identity as Torreya. It is often used in phrases related to health benefits.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 榧 with similar-sounding tree names. For instance, using 榧 when referring to 'pine' (松, sōng) is incorrect; remember that 榧 specifically refers to Torreya nucifera.

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榧

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Word Family of 榧

Words Containing This Character1
榧fěiTorreya nucifera
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Compound Meaning

What does 榧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 榧

榧 means Torreya nucifera, a type of yew tree.

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