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槲 is a phono-semantic compound: the wood radical 木 on the left places it among trees and woody plants, while the phonetic component 斛 (hú) on the right indicates the pronunciation. It designates oak trees, specifically Quercus species, known for their hard wood and distinctive leaves. Its meaning is confined to this precise botanical classification and carries no metaphorical or abstract senses; the character appears mainly in scientific literature, botanical descriptions, and discussions of deciduous woodland flora.
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