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楸 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) gives the meaning and 秋 supplies the pronunciation, with a left-right structure typical of tree names. It exclusively designates the Catalpa tree (genus *Catalpa*), a deciduous tree valued for its broad leaves and timber used in traditional crafts. The meaning has remained strictly limited to this botanical term, without metaphorical or agricultural extensions.
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