柃
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Meaning: Eurya japonica
💡 Think 'ling' as in 'lingering green'—this shrub stays green year-round.
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Character Story & Explanation
柃 (líng) refers to a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees in the tea family, specifically Eurya japonica. Known as '柃木' in Chinese, it is commonly used in East Asian gardens and hedges. The wood is hard and fine-grained, sometimes used for small tools or crafts. In traditional contexts, it may appear in classical literature as a plant name, but it is not a high-frequency character.
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