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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
槲húa type of oak treen, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #93340, Very Hard
槲húMongolian oak (Quercus dentata)unknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #93340, Very Hard
hú(hu2)hu T2
  1. 1a type of oak tree
  2. 2Mongolian oak (Quercus dentata)
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March 24, 2026

槲hú(hu2)

The character 槲 (hú) refers to a type of oak tree, specifically the Mongolian oak, known scientifically as Quercus dentata. This tree is commonly found in East Asia and is noted for its durability and use in various wooden products. In traditional contexts, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance.

Strokes15Radical木Frequency#93340DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, oak trees, including the Mongolian oak, are appreciated not only for their timber but also in traditional medicine and as symbols of stability. They are often seen in parks and are valued for their shade and beauty.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant oak tree with strong, sturdy branches that can support a hu(ge) swing. The left part of 槲 looks like a tree (木), and the right part (胡) sounds like 'hu,' which can help you remember the pronunciation and that it refers to a type of tree.

Meanings of 槲

hú(hu2)
1a type of oak tree
2Mongolian oak (Quercus dentata)
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About 槲

槲Simplified
15Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 槲, it is often accompanied by the word 樹 (shù) to specify 'oak tree' as in 槲樹 (hú shù). Be cautious not to confuse it with other tree names, as the pronunciation can be similar. This term is more likely to be used in formal or botanical contexts rather than in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 槲 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of botanical terms in Chinese. It's helpful to relate it to other tree-related vocabulary at this level, such as 树 (shù) for tree and 林 (lín) for forest.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 槲 with other tree characters like 松 (sōng, pine) or 杨 (yáng, poplar). For instance, saying '我看到很多松' (I saw many oaks) is incorrect; the correct term is '槲'.

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Etymology of 槲

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)斛
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Origin

槲 = 木 + 斛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 槲

IDS Structure⿰木斛
槲Full character
=
木Mu4
left
斛hu2
right
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How to say a type of oak tree in Chinese

“a type of oak tree” in Chinese is槲hú

The character 槲 (hú) refers to a type of oak tree, specifically the Mongolian oak, known scientifically as Quercus dentata. This tree is commonly found in East Asia and is noted for its durability and use in various wooden products. In traditional contexts, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance.

When to use 槲

When using 槲, it is often accompanied by the word 樹 (shù) to specify 'oak tree' as in 槲樹 (hú shù). Be cautious not to confuse it with other tree names, as the pronunciation can be similar. This term is more likely to be used in formal or botanical contexts rather than in casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 槲 with other tree characters like 松 (sōng, pine) or 杨 (yáng, poplar). For instance, saying '我看到很多松' (I saw many oaks) is incorrect; the correct term is '槲'.

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Word Family of 槲

Words containing this character2
槲寄生mistletoe
槲húsee also 槲樹|槲树[hú​shù]
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槲 refers to a type of oak tree, specifically the Mongolian oak.

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