栐
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Meaning: a kind of tree whose timber was used to make ceremonial tablets 笏
💡 Yong wood: Used for official 'hu' tablets, like a VIP pass to ancient court.
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Excavating the ancient character 栐 (yǒng), we find a tree species historically valued for crafting ceremonial tablets (笏, hù). These tablets were held by officials during court rituals, symbolizing authority and propriety. The wood's specific grain and durability made it ideal for such prestigious objects. Though rare today, 栐 offers a glimpse into the material culture of ancient Chinese bureaucracy.
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