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檵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
fringe flower; wolfberry shrubzg, 18 strokes, radical 木, Very Hard
fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrubunknown, 18 strokes, radical 木, Very Hard
fringe flower; wolfberry shrubzg, 18 strokes, radical 木, Very Hard
fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrubunknown, 18 strokes, radical 木, Very Hard
(ji4)
primary
T4
  1. 1fringe flower; wolfberry shrub
  2. 2fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrub
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March 24, 2026

(ji4)

The character 檵 (jì) refers to a type of shrub known for its fringe flowers, specifically the wolfberry shrub. It is often used in botanical contexts, particularly in discussions about plants and gardening. This character may also appear in literature or traditional Chinese medicine when referencing these plants' uses.

Strokes18RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, wolfberry (goji berry) is often associated with health and longevity, and its cultivation has a long history in Chinese medicine and diet.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'jacket' (sounds like 'jì') made from the 'fringed' leaves of a beautiful flower shrub, which protects you from the cold. The character 檵 has a tree radical (木), suggesting its connection to plant life.

Meanings of 檵

(ji4)
primary
1fringe flower; wolfberry shrub
2fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrub
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About 檵

Simplified
18Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 檵

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'jacket' (sounds like 'jì') made from the 'fringed' leaves of a beautiful flower shrub, which protects you from the cold. The character 檵 has a tree radical (木), suggesting its connection to plant life.

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. Ensure to use the correct tone (jì) to avoid confusion with other characters. It often appears in formal or technical contexts related to botany.

HSK Study Tips

Since 檵 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related characters such as 杞 (qǐ) and other plant-related terms. Understanding the radicals can help in recognizing botanical terms in texts.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, wolfberry (goji berry) is often associated with health and longevity, and its cultivation has a long history in Chinese medicine and diet.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 檵 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using 'qi' instead of 'jì' can lead to misunderstandings since they are distinct terms. Always double-check the tone and context when using this character.

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Pronunciation of 檵

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Etymology of 檵

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 檵?

Decomposition of 檵

IDS Structure⿰木㡭
Full Character
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Mu4
left
ji4
right
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Cultural Notes for 檵

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, wolfberry (goji berry) is often associated with health and longevity, and its cultivation has a long history in Chinese medicine and diet.

Word Family of 檵

Words Containing This Character1
fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrub
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Compound Meaning

What does 檵 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 檵

It means 'fringe flower' or refers to the wolfberry shrub.