杈
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Meaning: fork of a tree
💡 Tree (木) with a fork (叉) = 杈 (chā).
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Character Story & Explanation
Detective's report on 杈 (chā): This character, composed of the radical 木 (tree) and the phonetic component 叉 (fork), depicts a tree branch splitting into two. It specifically refers to the fork of a tree, often used for supporting branches or as a tool in farming. The pronunciation chà is used in the sense of 'branch' or 'forked' in some dialects. Its simple structure reveals the ancient Chinese observation of natural forms.
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