樨
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Meaning: Osmanthus fragrans
💡 Xī sounds like 'she'; think 'she smells the osmanthus.'
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 樨 (xī), we find the radical 木 (wood) indicating its botanical nature. This character specifically denotes the sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans), a flowering plant cherished in Chinese culture for its intense fragrance. Ancient texts associate it with autumn and the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing love and romance. The character appears in classical poetry to evoke sensory delight.
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