榆
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Meaning: elm
💡 Imagine 'yu' as 'you' hugging a wooden (木) tree: elm.
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Character Story & Explanation
榆 (yú) means 'elm tree.' The radical 木 (wood) hints at its arboreal nature, while the phonetic component 俞 (yú) suggests pronunciation. In Chinese culture, elm wood is valued for durability, often used in furniture and traditional architecture. The tree's seeds, known as elm samaras, are edible and have been used in folk medicine.
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