槠
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Meaning: Quercus glanca
💡 Remember 'zhu' as 'zoo'—the oak's acorns feed animals in the forest.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a misty morning in the hills of southern China, an elderly woman collects acorns from an evergreen oak tree. This tree is 槠 (zhū), a hardwood species valued for its durable timber and edible seeds. The character combines 木 (wood) with 诸 (zhū, meaning 'many'), hinting at the tree's abundant acorns. Locals roast the seeds like chestnuts or use them to make tofu, a traditional practice in rural Hunan and Jiangxi.
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