How to Say
How to Write
chī
Also pronounced: lí
Radical: 木 14 strokes
Meaning: manjack or cordia
💡 Imagine a tree (木) with leaves that look like a net (离) — manjack.
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樆 (chī) meaning in English —

Unearthing the character 樆 (chī/lí) reveals a tree of practical use. With the wood radical 木, it denotes the manjack or cordia tree, valued for its timber and medicinal properties. Rare in daily writing, it appears in botanical contexts. Its dual pronunciation hints at regional variations, reflecting ancient knowledge of flora.

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