檍
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: Quercus glauca
💡 Imagine '亿' (100 million) trees, but with a '木' radical for this specific oak.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
檍 (yì) refers to the Quercus glauca tree, an evergreen oak native to East Asia. In ancient Chinese texts, this wood was valued for its strength and used in making tool handles. The character reflects China's deep botanical knowledge, where specific tree names encode ecological observations, showing how language preserves traditional ecological wisdom.
Example Sentences
Common Compounds
Similar Characters — Don't Mix These Up
Your First Step into Chinese Culture: Get a Chinese Name
Every journey into Chinese begins with a name. Use our free Chinese name generator to create a meaningful, personalized Chinese name that fits you perfectly.
Get My Chinese Name →
0