(sōng) - A variant form of 松 (sōng), meaning pine & also used to convey qualities of pine such

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sōng | 8 strokes | radical: 木

· sōng

A variant form of 松 (sōng), meaning pine tree;

also used to convey qualities of pine such as sturdiness, longevity, and resilience.

A variant form of 松 (sōng), meaning pinealso used to convey qualities of pine such

Usage highlights

pine treepine needlepine conepine woodancient pinegreen pine

Synonyms

  • pine tree (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pine tree (枩) stands tall in winter.
  • This character (枩) is a variant of 松.
  • He admired the longevity of the pine (枩).

Collocations

  • pine tree(枩树)
  • pine needle(枩针)
  • pine cone(枩果)
  • pine wood(枩木)
  • ancient pine(古枩)
  • green pine(青枩)

Idioms

  • Pine and cypress in winter(岁寒知枩柏)
  • Pine's steadfastness(枩柏之志)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 枩 is a Japanese variant (shinjitai) of the character 松, used in Japanese kanji.
  • In Chinese context, it may appear in historical texts or as a stylistic variant.
  • Pine trees symbolize longevity, resilience, and steadfastness in East Asian cultures.

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