桦 (huà) - Birch tree — refers to various species of
桦 · huà
Birch tree — refers to various species of birch trees, known for their white bark and use in woodworking.
Birch tree — refers to various species of
Usage highlights
Birch treeBirch woodWhite birchBirch forestBirch barkBirch grove
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The birch forest is beautiful in autumn (桦树林).
- This furniture is made from birch wood (桦木家具).
- We saw white-barked birch trees (白桦树).
- Birch bark can be used for crafts (桦树皮).
Collocations
- Birch tree(桦树)
- Birch wood(桦木)
- White birch(白桦)
- Birch forest(桦林)
- Birch bark(桦皮)
- Birch grove(桦树林)
Idioms
- As straight as a birch(笔直如桦)
- White birch in the snow(雪中白桦)
Cultural background
FAQ- Birch trees are commonly found in northern China and are admired for their straight trunks and distinctive white bark.
- In Chinese culture, birch symbolizes resilience and purity due to its ability to thrive in cold climates.
- Birch wood is valued for furniture making and woodworking crafts.