枋
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Meaning: Santalum album
💡 Think 'fang' as 'fragrant wood'—sandwood's scent is fang-tastic!
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Character Story & Explanation
枋 (fāng) refers to Santalum album, a fragrant sandalwood tree valued in Chinese culture for its aromatic wood used in carving, incense, and traditional medicine. The radical 木 (tree) indicates its botanical nature. Historically, sandalwood from Southeast Asia was imported along maritime trade routes, symbolizing luxury and spirituality. Today, 枋 is less common but appears in classical texts and place names.
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