桞 (liǔ) - Willow tree & a variant form of the character 柳 (liǔ).

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liǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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桞 · liǔ

Willow tree;

a variant form of the character 柳 (liǔ).

Willow treea variant form of the character 柳 (liǔ).

Usage highlights

Willow treeWillow branchesWillow catkinsWillow leavesWeeping willowRiver willow

Synonyms

  • 柳— Willow (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The willow branches swayed gently (桞枝).
  • We sat under the willow tree (桞树).
  • Willow catkins float in the spring air (桞絮).
  • The painting depicted a willow by the river (河桞).

Collocations

  • Willow tree(桞树)
  • Willow branches(桞枝)
  • Willow catkins(桞絮)
  • Willow leaves(桞叶)
  • Weeping willow(垂桞)
  • River willow(河桞)

Idioms

  • Willows in the breeze and moonlight(风桞月)
  • Willow eyebrows and almond eyes(桞眉杏眼)
  • Willow twigs and peach blossoms(桞桃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Willows symbolize flexibility, resilience, and beauty in Chinese culture.
  • The character 桞 is a historical variant of the standard character 柳.
  • Willows are often associated with spring, femininity, and parting in poetry.

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