柮
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Meaning: wood scraps
💡 Think 'duò' as 'dump'—wood scraps you'd dump but can still use.
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Character Story & Explanation
柮 (duò) refers to wood scraps or leftover pieces of timber, often considered useless or waste. In Chinese culture, it reflects the value of resourcefulness—even scraps can be repurposed for fuel or minor crafts. The character is rare and mostly appears in classical texts.
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