U+6923 "椣" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+6923 "椣" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a rare and complex Chinese character used primarily in Japanese, where it is known as "shida" or "kure" and refers to a type of deciduous tree, specifically the Japanese alder or a similar hardwood. It is composed of the wood radical "木" on the left, indicating a tree or wood, and the phonetic element "典" on the right, which contributes to its pronunciation and meaning. This character is not commonly used in modern Chinese or Japanese writing, appearing mainly in specialized botanical contexts or historical texts.