Common Meanings
1
qì槭
A deciduous small tree (maple/acer), characterized by smooth bark, opposite palmate leaves that turn red or yellow in autumn, yellow-green flowers, and winged fruits whose seeds are dispersed by wind. Its wood is used for making tools.
秋天到了，公园里的槭树叶子都变红了，非常漂亮。
Autumn has arrived, and the maple leaves in the park have all turned red, looking exceptionally beautiful.
2
sè槭
Describes the appearance of bare branches or falling leaves, typically during autumn or winter, signifying a desolate state.
寒风中，园中林木槭然，只余枯枝。
In the cold wind, the trees in the garden stood bare, with only withered branches remaining.