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栾 (traditional: 欒) is a phono-semantic compound originally coined to name the goldenrain tree, a deciduous tree native to East Asia and noted for its yellow flowers. The semantic indicator is the wood radical 木 at the bottom, placing the character in the category of trees or woody plants. The upper part of the simplified character derives from the complex traditional phonetic 䜌, providing the pronunciation "luan". In addition to its botanical meaning, 栾 is widely used as a Chinese surname, but it does not function as a general adjective or verb in standard vocabulary.
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