杉
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Meaning: China fir
💡 Tree (木) with three stripes (彡) like fir needles.
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Character Story & Explanation
杉 (shān) refers to the China fir, a coniferous tree native to China valued for its straight grain and rot-resistant wood. It is widely used in construction, coffins, and traditional shipbuilding. The character combines the radical 木 (tree) with 彡 (shān, meaning 'hair' or 'ornament'), suggesting the tree's needle-like leaves. In Chinese culture, 杉 symbolizes durability and resilience.
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