栝
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Meaning: Juniperus chinensis
💡 Think 'GUA' as in 'Guava' but it's a juniper tree.
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Character Story & Explanation
栝 (guā) originally referred to a type of juniper tree, Juniperus chinensis. Its radical 木 (tree) hints at its botanical nature. In ancient texts, 栝 also denoted the tip of an arrow or a part of a loom, but the tree meaning prevails. It appears in classical poetry as a symbol of resilience.
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