U+6989 "榉" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+6989 "榉" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that represents a type of tree, specifically the Japanese zelkova or similar hardwood tree species in the genus Zelkova, known for its strong, durable wood used in furniture and construction. In modern Chinese, this character is a simplified form of the traditional character "櫸" and appears in various contexts, including botanical references and place names. Its structure combines the wood radical "木" with a phonetic component, reflecting its classification as a woody plant. The character is also used in Japanese as part of the jōyō kanji list, where it carries the same meaning and can be found in terms such as "欅" (keyaki), referring to the same tree species valued for its aesthetic grain in woodworking.