树 (shù) - Tree — a perennial plant with an elongated & also used metaphorically for something established, stable, or

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shù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠梁

树 · shù

Tree — a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves;

also used metaphorically for something established, stable, or foundational.

Tree — a perennial plant with an elongatedalso used metaphorically for something established, stable, or

Usage highlights

Big treePlant treesTree shadeFamily treeChristmas treeTree trunk

Synonyms

  • 木— wood, tree (more general term for wood or timber)

Antonyms

  • 草— grass (low-growing plant, contrasting with the tall, perennial nature of a tree)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There is a big tree in the yard (院子里有一棵大树).
  • We need to plant more trees (我们需要种更多的树).
  • The family tree shows our ancestry (家谱树显示我们的祖先).
  • He sat under the shade of a tree (他坐在树荫下).

Collocations

  • Big tree(大树)
  • Plant trees(植树)
  • Tree shade(树荫)
  • Family tree(家族树)
  • Christmas tree(圣诞树)
  • Tree trunk(树干)

Idioms

  • The trees want to remain quiet, but the wind keeps blowing(树欲静而风不止)
  • A great tree affords a fine shade(大树底下好乘凉)
  • To uproot a tree by the roots(树倒根摧)
  • To see the forest for the trees(只见树木，不见森林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, trees symbolize life, growth, stability, and family lineage.
  • Specific trees hold cultural significance, e.g., the pine (松树) for longevity, the willow (柳树) for flexibility and farewell.
  • The concept of a 'family tree' (家族树) is important for recording ancestry and maintaining clan connections.

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