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Definition
The Chinese scholar tree (Sophora japonica); also a Chinese surname.
- Chinese scholar tree (Sophora japonica)
- a Chinese surname
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Sophora japonica, a tree often associated with traditional Chinese gardens and literature. It is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing botany or specific family names. The character is more common in formal or literary contexts than in casual speech.
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Chinese scholar tree
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Grammar guides
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