栀
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Meaning: gardenia
💡 Wood (木) plus 'branch' shape: think of a gardenia branch.
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Character Story & Explanation
栀 (zhī) means 'gardenia', a fragrant white flower. Its radical 木 indicates it's a plant. In Chinese culture, gardenias symbolize purity, elegance, and lasting love, often used in gardens or as cut flowers. Unlike Western gardenias associated with secret love, Chinese gardenias convey refined beauty and are common in classical poetry.
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