Common Meanings
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zǐ梓
A deciduous tree (like Catalpa) whose wood is used for construction and making objects, such as furniture or traditional coffins.
这件精美的家具是用上好的梓木制作的。
This exquisite piece of furniture is made from excellent catalpa wood.
Carpenter; woodworker. Refers to a skilled craftsman working with wood.
村里有一位老梓人，擅长雕刻木器
There is an old carpenter in the village who is skilled at carving wooden objects.
A wooden block used for carving printing plates; to publish or print (e.g., a manuscript).
这本书稿已准备就绪，即将付梓。
This manuscript is ready and will soon be sent for printing.
Hometown; native place (often used in compounds like '梓里' or '桑梓').
虽身在异乡，他却常常怀念故园桑梓。
Though living in a foreign land, he often misses his hometown and native place.