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The character 檫 is a phono-semantic compound, formed by combining the semantic component 木 (tree) with the phonetic component 察 (chá). Its primary and consistent meaning has been to denote a specific type of tree, namely the Chinese sassafras (Sassafras tzumu). The character's structure directly reflects this arboreal reference, with the phonetic component suggesting its pronunciation rather than contributing semantic content related to the tree's qualities. There is no separate traditional form, as this character has maintained this specific composition.