How to Say
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zhū
Radical: 木 15 strokes
Meaning: Zelkova acuminata
💡 Think 'Zhu' like 'zoo' where the 橥 tree stands tall.
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橥 (zhū) meaning in English —

In a park in Nanjing, an elderly man rests his hand on a tall tree with peeling bark—a 橥 (Zelkova serrata). This tree is common in Chinese gardens and streets, symbolizing resilience. The character combines 木 (tree) and 者 (person), hinting at its tall, straight trunk used for timber.

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