椐
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Meaning: Zelkowa acuminata
💡 Remember 'wood' (木) plus 'reside' (居) — a tree where birds reside.
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Character Story & Explanation
椐 (jū) refers to the Zelkova acuminata tree, a deciduous hardwood native to East Asia. The radical 木 (wood) indicates its botanical nature, while the phonetic component 居 (jū) suggests pronunciation. In Chinese culture, the 椐 tree symbolizes resilience and longevity, often planted in gardens for its shade and autumn foliage.
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