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槜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
槜zuìwhite plumzg, 14 strokes, radical 木
zuì(zui4) T4
  1. 1white plum
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March 24, 2026

槜zuì(zui4)

The character 槜 (zuì) refers to a type of tree commonly known as the white plum. It is often mentioned in botanical contexts and may appear in discussions about flora or in poetry, where it symbolizes beauty and purity associated with its blossoms.

Strokes14Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, plum trees, including the white plum, are celebrated for their resilience and beauty, often symbolizing perseverance and hope. They are a common theme in Chinese poetry, particularly in the context of spring.

Memory Tip

Imagine a white plum tree (the concept of the character) with branches that resemble the strokes of 槜. Visualize the branches bursting with white flowers, which can help you remember the pronunciation 'zuì' as you picture the zesty, fresh flavor of plums.

Meanings of 槜

zuì(zui4)
1white plum
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About 槜

槜Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 槜

Usage Notes

This character is relatively rare and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more frequently found in literary texts or scientific discussions about plants. Be careful with the tone: 'zuì' (fourth tone) is a falling tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 槜 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can enrich your understanding of botanical terms. Focus on associating it with other plant-related vocabulary to enhance your botanical lexicon.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 槜 (zuì) with other characters that have similar pronunciations. For example, mixing it up with '罪' (zuì, meaning 'crime') can lead to misunderstandings. Always double-check the context to ensure you're using the correct character.

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Etymology of 槜

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)隹
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Case file: 槜

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half隹 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 槜?

Decomposition of 槜

IDS Structure⿰木隽
槜Full Character
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木Mu4
left
隽Juan4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 槜?

How to say white plum in Chinese

“white plum” in Chinese is槜zuì

The character 槜 (zuì) refers to a type of tree commonly known as the white plum. It is often mentioned in botanical contexts and may appear in discussions about flora or in poetry, where it symbolizes beauty and purity associated with its blossoms.

When to use 槜

This character is relatively rare and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more frequently found in literary texts or scientific discussions about plants. Be careful with the tone: 'zuì' (fourth tone) is a falling tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 槜 (zuì) with other characters that have similar pronunciations. For example, mixing it up with '罪' (zuì, meaning 'crime') can lead to misunderstandings. Always double-check the context to ensure you're using the correct character.

Write 槜

槜

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

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Word Family of 槜

Words Containing This Character1
槜zuìancient place in modern day Zhejiang Province
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Compound Meaning

What does 槜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 槜

It is pronounced as 'zuì' with a falling tone.

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