林 (lín) - forest, woods & a grove

林Tone 2

lín ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

懿枫

林 · lín

forest, woods;

a grove;

a collection of similar things;

a surname.

forest, woodsa grovea collection of similar things

Usage highlights

ForestBamboo groveForest parkAcademic circleLin surnameForest resources

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We walked through the forest (森林).
  • He is from the Lin family (林家).
  • The bamboo grove (竹林) is very peaceful.
  • This is an academic circle (学术界).

Collocations

  • Forest(森林)
  • Bamboo grove(竹林)
  • Forest park(森林公园)
  • Academic circle(学术界)
  • Lin surname(林姓)
  • Forest resources(林业资源)

Idioms

  • Seeing flowers in a fog(雾里看花)
  • A forest of spears and a rain of arrows(枪林弹雨)
  • Plunging into a forest of spears and a shower of arrows(刀山火海)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking highly in population.
  • Symbolizes abundance, growth, and natural harmony in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in place names and poetic descriptions of nature.

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