栃
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Meaning: archaic variant of 櫪
💡 A 'tree' (木) that sounds like 'lee' – an old oak tree leaning in the wind.
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Character Story & Explanation
栃 (lì) is an archaic variant of 櫪 (lì), meaning 'oak' or 'horse trough'. It is most famously used in the Japanese prefecture name Tochigi (栃木). In Chinese, it's rare, but its component 木 (tree) and the sound hint 历 relate to trees. The character's history reflects regional script variation.
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