槢
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Meaning: a hard wood
💡 Think of 'xí' as 'x-tra hard' wood, like ironwood.
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Character Story & Explanation
槢 (xí) refers to a type of hard wood used in ancient China for making tools and construction. This character is rare in modern Chinese and mostly appears in classical texts. It combines the wood radical (木) with the phonetic component (習), indicating both its material nature and pronunciation. Understanding 槢 gives insight into ancient Chinese craftsmanship and the value placed on durable materials.
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