栩 (xǔ) - Vivid, lifelike — as in栩栩如生 (vivid and lifelike) & refers to the Chinese cork oak tree (Quercus

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xǔ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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栩 · xǔ

Vivid, lifelike — as in栩栩如生 (vivid and lifelike);

refers to the Chinese cork oak tree (Quercus variabilis).

Vivid, lifelike — as in栩栩如生 (vivid and lifelike)refers to the Chinese cork oak tree (Quercus

Usage highlights

Vivid and lifelikeChinese cork oakVivid descriptionLifelike portrayalVivid imageryAnimated expression

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The painting is vivid and lifelike (栩栩如生).
  • The oak tree provides cork (栩树).
  • Her description was vivid (描述栩栩).
  • The actor's performance was lively (表演栩栩如生).

Collocations

  • Vivid and lifelike(栩栩如生)
  • Chinese cork oak(栩树)
  • Vivid description(栩述)
  • Lifelike portrayal(栩现)
  • Vivid imagery(栩象)
  • Animated expression(栩态)

Idioms

  • Vivid and lifelike(栩栩如生)
  • As if alive(栩栩欲活)
  • Vivid portrayal(栩然如生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from ancient descriptions of vivid, animated appearances, particularly in art and literature.
  • Associated with the Chinese cork oak tree, valued for its practical uses and natural beauty.
  • Often used in classical Chinese to praise the lifelike quality of artistic representations.

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