unknown, 13 strokes, radical 木, rank #40315, Very Hard
槐
huái
Japanese pagoda tree
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 木, rank #40315, Very Hard
huái(huai2) T2
1locust tree
2Chinese scholar tree (Sophora japonica)
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March 24, 2026
槐huái(huai2)
槐 (huái) refers to the locust tree, specifically the Chinese scholar tree or the Japanese pagoda tree. This tree is valued for its shade and its beautiful flowers, often found in parks and along streets in China. The character can also symbolize resilience and endurance due to the tree's hardiness in various environments.
Strokes13Radical木Frequency#40315DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the locust tree is often associated with longevity and stability, making it a common choice for planting near temples and schools for its auspicious symbolism.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wise scholar (huái) sitting under a large, leafy locust tree, studying ancient texts. The character 槐 has a tree radical (木) on the left, representing its nature as a tree, while the right side can be visualized as a scholar's scroll, linking the character directly to wisdom and learning.
Meanings of 槐
huái(huai2)
1locust tree
2Chinese scholar tree (Sophora japonica)
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槐Simplified
13Strokes
木Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wise scholar (huái) sitting under a large, leafy locust tree, studying ancient texts. The character 槐 has a tree radical (木) on the left, representing its nature as a tree, while the right side can be visualized as a scholar's scroll, linking the character directly to wisdom and learning.
Usage Notes
槐 is used primarily in formal contexts, such as literature and botany. Common mistakes include confusing it with other tree characters like 树 (shù), which is a more general term for 'tree.' Remember that 槐 specifically refers to a type of tree.
HSK Study Tips
Although 槐 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to topics about nature and plants, which are prevalent in lower levels. Focus on recognizing tree-related characters and how they often signify cultural or historical importance.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the locust tree is often associated with longevity and stability, making it a common choice for planting near temples and schools for its auspicious symbolism.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 槐 with similar characters like 树 (shù), leading to incorrect contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢槐' (I like locust trees) is correct when talking about this specific tree, but using 树 in place of 槐 would be incorrect if specifying the type.
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Cultural Notes for 槐
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In traditional Chinese culture, the locust tree is often associated with longevity and stability, making it a common choice for planting near temples and schools for its auspicious symbolism.
Word Family of 槐
Words Containing This Character7
槐huáiJapanese pagoda tree
洋槐black locust tree (Robinia pseudoacacia)
槐树huáishùlocust tree (Sophora japonica)槐樹
刺槐false acacia
槐荫区Huaiyin district of Ji'nan city 濟南市|济南市[Jǐnánshì], Shandong槐蔭區
指桑骂槐fig. to scold sb indirectly指桑罵槐
国槐locust tree (Sophora japonica)國槐
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Frequently Asked Questions about 槐
槐 means 'locust tree' or 'Chinese scholar tree' in English.
No, 槐 is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday spoken Chinese.
