栖
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Meaning: to perch
💡 A bird (栖) perches on a tree (木) in the west (西).
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 栖 (qī) means 'to perch' or 'to dwell', originally depicting a bird resting on a tree. Its radical 木 (tree) hints at the natural setting, while the phonetic component 西 (xī) suggests the sound. In Chinese culture, 栖 evokes tranquility and harmony with nature, often used in poetry to describe birds settling at dusk.
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