栎
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Meaning: oak
💡 Imagine a 'lì' tree standing tall like a sturdy 'ladder' to the sky.
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Character Story & Explanation
栎 (lì) means 'oak' in Chinese, referring to the sturdy hardwood tree. In Chinese culture, oak wood is valued for its strength and durability, similar to Western symbolism of the oak as a symbol of endurance. Unlike the Western association with wisdom or royalty, 栎 often appears in classical texts describing sturdy trees or building materials.
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