楋
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Meaning: species of tree mentioned in ancient texts
💡 Think of a 'la' tree with thorns—like a 'lacerating' plant.
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Character Story & Explanation
楋 (là) is an obscure character referring to a tree species only recorded in ancient Chinese texts. Its usage is extremely rare, and it does not appear in modern vocabulary. The left radical 木 (tree) indicates it is a type of wood, while the right component 剌 (thorn) may suggest a thorny or spiky tree. Due to its rarity, it holds little cultural significance today.
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