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榉 is a phono-semantic compound denoting the zelkova tree, a deciduous species valued for its timber. The semantic radical 木 on the left classifies it among trees and wood products, while the right component 举 provides the pronunciation "jǔ". Its traditional form 櫸 uses the unsimplified phonetic element 舉 alongside the same wood radical. As a concrete noun, 榉 is frequently referenced in woodworking and furniture-making, as the zelkova's strong, distinctive grain was highly prized in classical craftsmanship.