桕
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Meaning: Tallow tree
💡 A tree (木) whose seeds are pounded in a mortar (臼) for oil.
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Character Story & Explanation
桕 (jiù) refers to the tallow tree (Sapium sebiferum), a deciduous tree native to China and East Asia. Its seeds yield a waxy fat historically used for making soap, candles, and oil. The character combines the radical 木 (tree) with 臼 (jiù, mortar), suggesting the tree's seeds are processed in mortars. In Chinese culture, the tallow tree symbolizes resilience and practical utility, often planted in villages for its economic value.
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