柽 (chēng) - Chinese tamarisk (Tamarix chinensis) & a type of tree or shrub.

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柽 · chēng

Chinese tamarisk (Tamarix chinensis);

a type of tree or shrub.

Chinese tamarisk (Tamarix chinensis)a type of tree or shrub.

Usage highlights

Chinese tamarisktamarisk treetamarisk woodred tamarisktamarisk grove

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese tamarisk (柽柳) is a common sight in saline soils.
  • This area is planted with tamarisk trees (柽树).
  • The tamarisk (柽) is known for its feathery foliage.

Collocations

  • Chinese tamarisk(柽柳)
  • tamarisk tree(柽树)
  • tamarisk wood(柽木)
  • red tamarisk(红柽)
  • tamarisk grove(柽林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The tamarisk is a hardy tree often planted for windbreaks and soil conservation in China.
  • It is associated with resilience due to its ability to thrive in saline and arid conditions.

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