椿
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Meaning: Chinese toon
💡 Spring (chūn) tree gives edible 'toon' sprouts.
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Character Story & Explanation
椿 (chūn) refers to the Chinese toon tree, known for its edible young leaves that taste like onions. In Chinese culture, it symbolizes longevity and filial piety, as the tree's wood is durable and often used in furniture. It appears in the idiom '椿萱并茂' (parents both alive and well).
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