桦
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Meaning: birch
💡 Think 'hwa' like 'what' - birch bark is white, what a tree!
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Character Story & Explanation
桦 (huà) refers to the birch tree, a species valued in East Asia for its white bark and resilience. In Chinese culture, birch symbolizes endurance and purity, often appearing in poetry and paintings. The radical 木 (wood) indicates its botanical nature. Birch bark was historically used for writing and crafts.
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