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櫟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
櫟lìchestnut-leaved oakzg, 19 strokes, radical 木
lì(li4) T4
  1. 1chestnut-leaved oak
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March 24, 2026

櫟lì(li4)

The character 櫟 (lì) refers to the chestnut-leaved oak tree, known for its distinctive leaves that resemble those of a chestnut tree. This term is primarily used in botanical contexts and can be found in literature discussing flora and ecology. It is less common in everyday conversation, making it more specialized in usage.

Strokes19Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, trees like the chestnut-leaved oak are often associated with strength and longevity, reflecting the importance of nature in traditional beliefs and literature. This character can appear in poetry or texts that celebrate the beauty of forests and natural landscapes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large oak tree (the character's radical 木 means 'tree') surrounded by chestnuts. The 'lì' sound can remind you of the English word 'leaf,' as the leaves of the chestnut-leaved oak are a key feature. Picture a big, leafy tree with chestnuts dropping around it to help you remember the connection.

Meanings of 櫟

lì(li4)
1chestnut-leaved oak
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About 櫟

櫟Simplified
19Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 櫟

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 櫟 with similar tree-related characters or mispronounce it due to its uncommon usage. This character is more likely to be encountered in formal or academic texts, so be cautious with its application in casual conversation. Common collocations might include terms related to botany or ecology.

HSK Study Tips

While 櫟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK Level 5 environmental vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing the radical 木 and understanding how it connects to other tree-related terms they may encounter.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 櫟 in casual conversation, thinking it is a common word. For example, saying '我喜欢櫟' (I like the chestnut-leaved oak) may confuse native speakers. It’s better to use more common tree names in everyday discussions.

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Etymology of 櫟

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)樂
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Case file: 櫟

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half樂 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 櫟?

Decomposition of 櫟

IDS Structure⿰木樂
櫟Full Character
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木Mu4
left
樂le4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 櫟?

How to say chestnut-leaved oak in Chinese

“chestnut-leaved oak” in Chinese is櫟lì

The character 櫟 (lì) refers to the chestnut-leaved oak tree, known for its distinctive leaves that resemble those of a chestnut tree. This term is primarily used in botanical contexts and can be found in literature discussing flora and ecology. It is less common in everyday conversation, making it more specialized in usage.

When to use 櫟

Learners often confuse 櫟 with similar tree-related characters or mispronounce it due to its uncommon usage. This character is more likely to be encountered in formal or academic texts, so be cautious with its application in casual conversation. Common collocations might include terms related to botany or ecology.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 櫟 in casual conversation, thinking it is a common word. For example, saying '我喜欢櫟' (I like the chestnut-leaved oak) may confuse native speakers. It’s better to use more common tree names in everyday discussions.

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櫟

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Word Family of 櫟

Words Containing This Character3
栎lìoak櫟
栎树oak tree櫟樹
栓皮栎Chinese cork oak (Quercus variabilis)栓皮櫟
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Compound Meaning

What does 栎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 櫟

It means 'chestnut-leaved oak,' referring to a specific type of tree.

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