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A phono-semantic compound, 栎 (traditional: 櫟) pairs the semantic radical 木 (wood/tree) with the phonetic component 乐 (樂). The 木 radical classifies it as a tree, specifically denoting oaks, which are deciduous or evergreen species valued for hard wood and acorns. The character functions solely as a botanical noun for these timber-producing trees. The component 乐 provides only the pronunciation, with no semantic link to music or happiness.
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