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