杏 (xìng) - Apricot & apricot tree

杏Tone 4

xìng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 木

信嫣

杏 · xìng

Apricot;

apricot tree;

a surname.

Apricotapricot treea surname.

Usage highlights

Apricot blossomApricot kernelApricot treeApricot forestApricot altarApricot garden

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The apricot tree (杏树) is blooming.
  • Apricot kernels (杏仁) are used in traditional medicine.
  • This is apricot blossom (杏花).
  • He comes from a place called Apricot Village (杏花村).

Collocations

  • Apricot blossom(杏花)
  • Apricot kernel(杏仁)
  • Apricot tree(杏树)
  • Apricot forest(杏林)
  • Apricot altar(杏坛)
  • Apricot garden(杏园)

Idioms

  • Apricot forest in spring(杏林春满)
  • Apricot altar sage(杏坛圣人)
  • Red apricots out of the wall(红杏出墙)
  • Apricot cheeks and peach cheeks(杏脸桃腮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, 'Apricot Forest' (杏林) is a metaphor for the medical profession, originating from the legendary physician Dong Feng of the Three Kingdoms period who asked for apricot trees as payment.
  • 'Apricot Altar' (杏坛) refers to the place where Confucius taught, symbolizing education.
  • Apricot blossoms symbolize spring and beauty in Chinese poetry and art.

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