杉 (shān) - Chinese fir & cryptomeria

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shān ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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杉 · shān

Chinese fir;

cryptomeria;

a type of coniferous tree known for its straight trunk and durable wood.

Chinese fircryptomeriaa type of coniferous tree known for its

Usage highlights

Fir treeCedar woodFir forestJapanese cedarCryptomeriaFir cone

Synonyms

  • 杉木— fir wood; cedar wood
  • 杉树— fir tree; cryptomeria

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain is covered with fir trees (杉树).
  • This furniture is made of cedar wood (杉木).
  • We walked through a fir forest (杉林).
  • The cryptomeria tree is native to East Asia (杉树).

Collocations

  • Fir tree(杉树)
  • Cedar wood(杉木)
  • Fir forest(杉林)
  • Japanese cedar(日本杉)
  • Cryptomeria(柳杉)
  • Fir cone(杉果)

Idioms

  • As straight as a fir tree(如杉之直)
  • Fir and cypress in winter(岁寒松柏)
  • The fir's shadow in moonlight(月下杉影)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 杉 trees are valued in Chinese culture for their straight growth, symbolizing integrity and upright character.
  • The wood is traditionally used for construction, furniture, and coffins due to its durability and resistance to decay.
  • In Japanese culture, cryptomeria (sugi) is considered a sacred tree and is often planted around shrines.

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