How to Say
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táo
Radical: 木 11 strokes
Meaning: dunce
💡 Think of a wooden (木) blockhead (梼) who is a dunce.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

梼 (táo) meaning in English —

梼 (táo) is a rare character meaning 'dunce' or 'blockhead.' It appears in classical texts like 'Zhuangzi' to describe a foolish person. The radical 木 (tree) suggests a wooden, unyielding mind. Modern usage is very limited, mostly in idioms or ancient references.

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