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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
槠zhūoak treeg, 14 strokes, radical 木
槠zhūQuercus glancaunknown, 14 strokes, radical 木
zhū(zhu1)zhu T1
  1. 1oak tree
  2. 2Quercus glanca
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March 24, 2026

槠(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.

Strokes14Radical木
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

槠Simplified
櫧Traditional
14Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 槠

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)诸
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Origin

槠 = 木 + 诸. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 槠

IDS Structure⿰木诸
槠Full character
=
木Mu4
left
诸Zhu1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 槠?

How to say oak tree in Chinese

“oak tree” in Chinese is槠zhū

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.

When to use 槠

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 槠

Words containing this character1
槠zhūQuercus glanca櫧

Frequently asked questions about 槠

It is pronounced as zhū.

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