桬 (shā) - Sand — refers to the Chinese flowering crabapple

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Sand — refers to the Chinese flowering crabapple (Malus halliana), a type of ornamental tree known for its beautiful pink flowers.

Sand — refers to the Chinese flowering crabapple

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Chinese flowering crabapplecrabapple blossomsHall's crabapple tree

Synonyms

  • 海棠— Chinese flowering crabapple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese flowering crabapple (桬棠) blooms in spring.
  • We admired the crabapple blossoms (桬花) in the garden.
  • The Hall's crabapple (桬棠树) is native to China.

Collocations

  • Chinese flowering crabapple(桬棠)
  • crabapple blossoms(桬花)
  • Hall's crabapple tree(桬棠树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Chinese flowering crabapple is a traditional ornamental tree in Chinese gardens, symbolizing beauty and elegance.
  • It is particularly admired for its delicate pink flowers that bloom in spring.

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