橘
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Meaning: mandarin orange
💡 Picture a tree (木) full of juicy Mandarin oranges.
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Character Story & Explanation
During Chinese New Year, families exchange 橘 (jú) mandarin oranges as symbols of luck and prosperity. This character combines 木 (tree) with phonetic 矞. The fruit's round shape and golden color represent wealth and unity. It's specifically used for the tangerine-like citrus, not for other oranges.
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