棤
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Meaning: rough tree bark
💡 Imagine 'cuò' as 'crust' on a tree—rough outer layer.
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Character Story & Explanation
Excavated from ancient texts, 棤 (cuò) reveals a primitive term for rough tree bark. Its wooden radical (木) hints at arboreal origins, while the phonetic component 昔 (xī) suggests an archaic pronunciation. This character, now obscure, once described the coarse outer layer of trees used for tanning or fuel, offering a glimpse into early Chinese material culture.
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