棫
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Meaning: thorny shrub
💡 Think 'yu' as in 'you'—but watch out for the thorns!
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Character Story & Explanation
棫 (yù) refers to a thorny shrub or a type of bramble. It is a rare character, mostly found in classical texts like the Shijing (Book of Songs). In ancient times, 棫 wood was used for making arrows. Today, it appears in botanical names or historical contexts.
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