柘
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Meaning: a thorny tree
💡 Imagine a wooden 'zoo' with thorny trees—柘 sounds like 'zoo' with wood radical.
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Character Story & Explanation
柘 (zhè) refers to a thorny tree, the Cudrania tricuspidata, whose wood yields a yellow dye. Historically, its leaves were used to feed silkworms, and it symbolizes resilience. The radical 木 (wood) hints at its arboreal nature.
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