Chen Collection, Middle Volume, Radical: Tree (mù) Entry 09 Pronounced nuò (falling tone) Pronounced nà (falling tone) Pronounced là (falling tone) The character 橠 (nuò) describes the appearance of trees that are flourishing and lush. See also 猗傩 (yī nuò) — "Its branches are luxuriant" — Book of Odes (Shijing) The character is also written as 橤. Another pronunciation is là (falling tone), with the same meaning. Another pronunciation is nà (falling tone), describing the appearance of soft and pliable branches. Page 554, Entry 09