楢
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Meaning: Quercus glandulifera
💡 Tree (木) + wine container (酉) = oak tree used for making wine barrels.
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Character Story & Explanation
楢 (yóu) refers to a specific type of oak tree, Quercus glandulifera, also known as the sawtooth oak. This tree is native to East Asia and is valued for its timber and acorns. In Chinese, the character is rarely used in daily conversation but appears in botanical contexts or classical literature. The left radical 木 (wood) indicates it is a tree, while the right part 酉 (yǒu) provides phonetic clues. Understanding this character can enrich your knowledge of Chinese tree names.
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