楙
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Meaning: Cydonia japonica
💡 Tree (木) with spear (矛) - think of thorny quince branches like spears.
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Character Story & Explanation
楙 (mào) refers to the Japanese quince, a fruit tree in the rose family. The character combines 木 (wood/tree) with 矛 (spear), possibly hinting at the tree's thorny branches. It's a rare character, mostly found in classical texts or botanical contexts.
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