枞 (cōng) - Fir tree (Abies firma) & a type of evergreen tree

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cōng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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Fir tree (Abies firma);

a type of evergreen tree;

also used in place names.

Fir tree (Abies firma)a type of evergreen treealso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Fir treeCongyang CountyFir woodFir branchFir forestFir cone

Synonyms

  • 冷杉— fir tree (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fir tree (枞树) is an evergreen conifer.
  • We visited Congyang County (枞阳县) in Anhui province.
  • The wood from fir trees (枞木) is used in construction.

Collocations

  • Fir tree(枞树)
  • Congyang County(枞阳县)
  • Fir wood(枞木)
  • Fir branch(枞枝)
  • Fir forest(枞林)
  • Fir cone(枞果)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily refers to the fir tree, valued for its timber and as an evergreen symbol.
  • Used in geographical names, most notably Congyang County in Anhui Province.

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