桤 (qī) - Alder tree — a type of deciduous tree

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Alder tree — a type of deciduous tree in the birch family, often found in moist habitats.

Alder tree — a type of deciduous tree

Usage highlights

Alder treeAlder forestAlder woodJapanese alderAlder bark

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The alder tree (桤木) grows well in wetlands.
  • We saw alders (桤树) along the riverbank.
  • Alder wood (桤木材质) is used for furniture and paper pulp.

Collocations

  • Alder tree(桤木)
  • Alder forest(桤林)
  • Alder wood(桤木材质)
  • Japanese alder(日本桤木)
  • Alder bark(桤树皮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The alder tree is valued for its ability to thrive in wet soils and for nitrogen fixation.
  • In some regions, alder wood is traditionally used for charcoal and tool handles.

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