A Study on the Formation of Chinese Characters with the “木” (wood) Radical Based on Etymological and Cultural Rationales

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10.2991/978-94-6463-988-9_60How to use a DOI?

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“木” radical characters; etymological rationale; cultural rationale; character formation

Abstract

This study focuses on Chinese characters containing the “木” (wood) radical, synthesizing etymological and cultural rationales to summarize the characteristics of their formation. From the perspective of etymological rationale, the research explores the graphical forms and semantic meanings of these characters. Additionally, it analyzes the cultural connotations embedded in “木” radical characters through the lens of traditional Chinese culture. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for enriching research on Chinese character formation and offer reference significance for Chinese language education.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yutong Liu
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/02/15
TI  - A Study on the Formation of Chinese Characters with the “木” (wood) Radical Based on Etymological and Cultural Rationales
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 5th International Conference on Education, Language and Art (ICELA 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 554
EP  - 562
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-988-9_60
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-988-9_60
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