Common Meanings
1
guā栝
In ancient texts, refers to the juniper tree.
古籍中记载，栝木高大挺拔，常用于建筑。
Ancient texts record that the guā wood (juniper) is tall and straight, often used in construction.
The nock of an arrow; the notch at the end of an arrow where the bowstring is fitted.
弓箭手仔细检查箭栝，确保它能稳固地扣在弓弦上
The archer carefully checked the arrow nock, ensuring it could be firmly fitted onto the bowstring.
Refers to Trichosanthes kirilowii (snake gourd), a perennial climbing herbaceous plant whose roots and fruits are used in traditional medicine.
这种药用栝楼的根和果实都具有很高的药用价值。
The roots and fruits of this medicinal snake gourd (guālóu) both possess high medicinal value.
2
tiǎn栝
A fire poker, a tool used to stir or poke at a fire.
他拿起一根旧栝，拨弄着炉中的余烬。
He picked up an old fire poker and stirred the embers in the stove.