榧
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Meaning: Torreya nucifera
💡 Think 'wood (木) bandit (匪)'—the tree is so valuable it needs protection.
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Character Story & Explanation
榧 (fěi) denotes the Torreya nucifera, a coniferous tree native to East Asia. Its wood is prized for making go boards and furniture due to its fine grain. The tree's seeds, known as 'Chinese torreya nuts,' are edible and often roasted as a snack. This character combines the radical 木 (wood) with 匪 (fěi, 'bandit'), which hints at the tree's value—as if guarded against theft.
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