梣
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Meaning: Chinese ash
💡 Think 'tree (木) with a sharp point (岑)' – the ash tree's pointed leaflets.
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Character Story & Explanation
梣 (chén) refers to the Chinese ash tree (Fraxinus chinensis), a hardwood species valued for its tough, flexible timber used in tool handles and sporting goods. In traditional Chinese medicine, its bark is employed as an antipyretic. The character combines the radical 木 (tree) with 岑 (cén), indicating both a tall, pointed shape and the pronunciation.
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