杕 (dì) - A lone-standing tree & solitary

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dì ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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杕 · dì

A lone-standing tree;

solitary;

distinct;

also used in ancient texts to describe something standing alone or apart.

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Usage highlights

Solitary treeLoneSolitary appearanceStanding apart

Synonyms

  • 独— alone; solitary
  • 孤— lonely; isolated

Antonyms

  • 群— group; crowd
  • 众— many; numerous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A solitary pear tree stood in the field (有杕之杜).
  • The poem describes a lone tree (诗经: 有杕之杜).
  • He felt as solitary as that tree (如杕之独).

Collocations

  • Solitary tree(杕杜)
  • Lone-standing(有杕之杜)
  • Solitary appearance(杕然)
  • Standing apart(杕立)

Idioms

  • The solitary pear tree(有杕之杜)
  • Standing alone like a tree(如杕独立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Classic of Poetry (诗经) describing a solitary tree, often symbolizing loneliness or distinctiveness.
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to convey a sense of solitude or standing apart from the crowd.

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