桢
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Meaning: privet
💡 Think 'wood' (木) + 'chaste' (贞) = the pure, evergreen privet tree.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 桢 (zhēn) reveals its botanical roots: the radical 木 (wood/mu) signifies trees, while the phonetic component 贞 (zhēn) adds the meaning of 'chaste' or 'pure'. Together, they denote the privet tree, an evergreen shrub used in traditional Chinese medicine for its leaves and bark, symbolizing resilience and purity.
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