How to Say
How to Write
jiē
Also pronounced: kǎi
Radical: 木 13 strokes
Meaning: Chinese pistachio tree
💡 Picture a tree (木) that sounds like 'jeer' but is a pistachio.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

楷 (jiē) meaning in English —

楷 (jiē) denotes the Chinese pistachio tree, a deciduous species valued for its durable wood. The radical 木 (tree) hints at its botanical nature, while the phonetic component 皆 (jiē) suggests pronunciation. This character is less common in daily use but appears in classical texts and botany.

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