李 (lǐ) - Plum tree & plum fruit
李 · lǐ
Plum tree;
plum fruit;
a common Chinese surname;
in ancient texts, refers to judges or officials.
Plum treeplum fruita common Chinese surname
Usage highlights
Plum fruitPlum treeSurname LiLi BaiLi familyLi dynasty
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This is a plum tree (李树).
- My surname is Li (我姓李).
- We bought some plums at the market (李子).
- The judge was known for his fairness (法官李公).
Collocations
- Plum fruit(李子)
- Plum tree(李树)
- Surname Li(李姓)
- Li Bai(李白)
- Li family(李家)
- Li dynasty(李朝)
Idioms
- Plums take the place of peaches(李代桃僵)
- Peaches and plums do not speak, yet a path is formed beneath them(桃李不言，下自成蹊)
- Peaches and plums fill the world(桃李满天下)
Cultural background
FAQ- One of the most common Chinese surnames, with imperial connections to the Tang dynasty.
- Symbolizes fruitfulness and education, as in the idiom 'peaches and plums fill the world' referring to numerous students.
- In ancient times, plum wood was used for official staffs, linking it to judicial authority.