栁 (liǔ) - Willow tree & variant form of 柳 (liǔ).

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liǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

栁 · liǔ

Willow tree;

variant form of 柳 (liǔ).

Willow treevariant form of 柳 (liǔ).

Usage highlights

Willow treeWillow branchesWillow leavesWillow patternWillow catkinsWillow grove

Synonyms

  • 柳— willow (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The willow tree (栁树) sways in the breeze.
  • Willow branches (栁枝) are often used in traditional crafts.
  • The character 栁 is a variant form of 柳.
  • Willow patterns (栁纹) appear in traditional art.

Collocations

  • Willow tree(栁树)
  • Willow branches(栁枝)
  • Willow leaves(栁叶)
  • Willow pattern(栁纹)
  • Willow catkins(栁絮)
  • Willow grove(栁林)

Idioms

  • Willows in the breeze and bright moon(栁风明月)
  • Willow eyebrows and almond eyes(栁眉杏眼)
  • Willow branches and peach blossoms(栁枝桃华)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Willows symbolize resilience and flexibility in Chinese culture, as they bend without breaking.
  • Willow branches were traditionally used in farewell ceremonies and as protection against evil spirits.
  • The character 栁 is a historical variant of the standard form 柳, seen in some classical texts and calligraphy.

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