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槠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
zhūoak treeg, 14 strokes, radical 木, Very Hard
zhūQuercus glancaunknown, 14 strokes, radical 木, Very Hard
zhū(zhu1) T1
  1. 1oak tree
  2. 2Quercus glanca
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March 24, 2026
(櫧)zhū(zhu1)

The character 槠 (zhū) refers to the oak tree, specifically the species Quercus glanca. Commonly found in temperate regions, oak trees are noted for their strength and longevity, and they play a significant role in various ecosystems as well as in cultural symbolism.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance, often associated with resilience in the face of challenges. The oak tree is also featured in traditional poetry and literature, reflecting its cultural significance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sturdy oak tree with its strong branches reaching out like arms, representing stability and endurance. The radical 木 (tree) is at the left side, suggesting that this character is related to trees, while the right side resembles a strong trunk holding everything together.

Meanings of 槠

zhū(zhu1)
1oak tree
2Quercus glanca
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About 槠

Simplified
Traditional
14Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 槠

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a sturdy oak tree with its strong branches reaching out like arms, representing stability and endurance. The radical 木 (tree) is at the left side, suggesting that this character is related to trees, while the right side resembles a strong trunk holding everything together.

Usage Notes

Learners should be aware that 槠 is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation and may appear more in botanical contexts or literature. Avoid confusing it with similar characters like 树 (shù) which simply means 'tree' in general. Use this term in more formal or academic discussions about flora.

HSK Study Tips

While 槠 is not included in HSK, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to nature and botany. Students at this level should focus on tree-related vocabulary and their respective radicals to improve comprehension.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance, often associated with resilience in the face of challenges. The oak tree is also featured in traditional poetry and literature, reflecting its cultural significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 槠 (zhū) with other tree-related characters like 树 (shù) or 森 (sēn). Remember, 槠 specifically denotes the oak tree, while 树 is more general.

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Pronunciation of 槠

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Etymology of 槠

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

tree

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 槠?

Decomposition of 槠

IDS Structure⿰木诸
Full Character
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Mu4
left
Zhu1
right
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Which of these is a component of 槠?

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Cultural Notes for 槠

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance, often associated with resilience in the face of challenges. The oak tree is also featured in traditional poetry and literature, reflecting its cultural significance.

Word Family of 槠

Words Containing This Character1
zhūQuercus glanca
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Compound Meaning

What does 槠 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 槠

It is pronounced as zhū.