枇 (pí) - A type of tree & used in the word 'loquat' (枇杷)

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pí ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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枇 · pí

A type of tree;

used in the word 'loquat' (枇杷);

also refers to a comb-like implement.

A type of treeused in the word 'loquat' (枇杷)also refers to a comb-like implement.

Usage highlights

LoquatLoquat leafLoquat flowerLoquat pasteAncient comb

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Loquat fruit (枇杷) is sweet and tangy.
  • Ancient comb-like tools were called 枇 (pí).
  • The loquat tree (枇杷树) has large leaves.

Collocations

  • Loquat(枇杷)
  • Loquat leaf(枇杷叶)
  • Loquat flower(枇杷花)
  • Loquat paste(枇杷膏)
  • Ancient comb(枇)

Idioms

  • Loquat in the doorway(枇杷门巷)
  • Loquat ripens in early summer(枇杷黄熟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as the first character in 'loquat' (枇杷), a fruit tree native to China.
  • Historically used for medicinal purposes, with loquat leaves being a common ingredient in traditional cough syrups.

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