Thorn / Bramble
The character 棘 (jí) means 'thorn' or 'bramble' and is used in words related to thorns or difficulties.
棘 (jí): Thorny bush or bramble — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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The character 棘 (jí) means 'thorn' or 'bramble' and is used in words related to thorns or difficulties.
Two thorny trees (朿) side by side — a thicket of brambles or thorns, evoking a prickly, dense barrier.
Difficult / tricky
The path is overgrown with thorns, making it hard to walk
This mechanical device uses a ratchet mechanism
This problem is thorny and requires careful handling
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Characters pronounced "ji".
Characters with radical "木".