栢 (bǎi) - Cypress tree — an evergreen coniferous tree & variant form of 柏 (bǎi/bó), meaning cypress or

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Cypress tree — an evergreen coniferous tree;

variant form of 柏 (bǎi/bó), meaning cypress or cedar.

Cypress tree — an evergreen coniferous treevariant form of 柏 (bǎi/bó), meaning cypress or

Usage highlights

Cypress treeCypress woodAncient cypressCypress gardenCypress groveCypress and pine

Synonyms

  • 柏— Cypress tree (standard form)
  • 松柏— Pine and cypress (often mentioned together)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient cypress tree (古栢) stood tall in the temple courtyard.
  • This wood is cypress (栢木).
  • We visited the Cypress Garden (栢園).
  • The character 栢 is a variant of 柏.

Collocations

  • Cypress tree(栢樹)
  • Cypress wood(栢木)
  • Ancient cypress(古栢)
  • Cypress garden(栢園)
  • Cypress grove(栢林)
  • Cypress and pine(栢松)

Idioms

  • Cypress in severe winter(歲寒松栢)
  • Cypress boat oath(松栢之誓)
  • Cypress heart and orchid quality(栢心蘭質)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, cypress trees symbolize longevity, resilience, and moral integrity due to their evergreen nature.
  • Cypress trees are often planted in temple grounds and cemeteries as symbols of eternity and remembrance.
  • The character 栢 is considered a variant form of the more common 柏 character.

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