(huà) - Birch tree — refers to various species of

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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

Synonyms

  • 白桦white birch (specific species)
  • 桦木birch wood (material)

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.

FAQ