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楙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
楙màoCydonia japonica; lushzg, 13 strokes, radical 木
mào(mao4) T4
  1. 1Cydonia japonica; lush
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March 24, 2026

楙mào(mao4)

The character 楙 (mào) refers to the Cydonia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese quince. This plant is often associated with lush greenery and is valued for its ornamental and culinary uses. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more specialized in botanical or horticultural contexts.

Strokes13Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the Japanese quince is often seen in traditional gardens and is appreciated for its beautiful flowers and fruit, especially during the spring festival. It symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lush garden filled with vibrant Japanese quince trees. The character 楙 looks like a tree (木) with a lush crown, and the sound 'mào' can be remembered by thinking of a 'mighty apple' that grows on these trees, symbolizing abundance and beauty.

Meanings of 楙

mào(mao4)
1Cydonia japonica; lush
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About 楙

楙Simplified
13Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This word is quite specialized and may not be commonly used in daily conversation. It's typically found in botanical texts or discussions. Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing 'mào' with a different tone could lead to confusion with unrelated terms.

HSK Study Tips

Although 楙 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students can connect it to HSK Level 3 by exploring related plant and nature vocabulary. Focus on recognizing how specific terms for plants can enhance descriptive language in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 楙 with other plant names due to similar sounds. For example, mixing it up with 柿 (shì), which means persimmon, is common. Remember that 楙 specifically refers to Cydonia japonica.

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Etymology of 楙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)矛
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Case file: 楙

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half矛 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 楙?

Decomposition of 楙

IDS Structure⿲木矛木
楙Full Character
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木Mu4
left
矛mao2
middle
木Mu4
right
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How to say Cydonia japonica; lush in Chinese

“Cydonia japonica; lush” in Chinese is楙mào

The character 楙 (mào) refers to the Cydonia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese quince. This plant is often associated with lush greenery and is valued for its ornamental and culinary uses. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more specialized in botanical or horticultural contexts.

When to use 楙

This word is quite specialized and may not be commonly used in daily conversation. It's typically found in botanical texts or discussions. Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing 'mào' with a different tone could lead to confusion with unrelated terms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 楙 with other plant names due to similar sounds. For example, mixing it up with 柿 (shì), which means persimmon, is common. Remember that 楙 specifically refers to Cydonia japonica.

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楙

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Word Family of 楙

Words Containing This Character1
楙màoCydonia japonica
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Compound Meaning

What does 楙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 楙

楙 refers specifically to the Japanese quince, which is valued for both its beauty and the fruit it produces.

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