桵 (ruí) - A type of small tree or shrub, specifically
桵 · ruí
A type of small tree or shrub, specifically referring to the Chinese whitebeam (Sorbus folgneri), known for its attractive foliage and small fruits.
A type of small tree or shrub, specifically
Usage highlights
whitebeam treeChinese whitebeamwhitebeam fruitwhitebeam leafwhitebeam forest
Synonyms
- 白桵— whitebeam (alternative name)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The hills were covered with whitebeam trees (桵树).
- Botanists study various Sorbus species including the Chinese whitebeam (桵木).
- The whitebeam's berries attract birds (桵果).
Collocations
- whitebeam tree(桵树)
- Chinese whitebeam(桵木)
- whitebeam fruit(桵果)
- whitebeam leaf(桵叶)
- whitebeam forest(桵林)
Cultural background
FAQ- 桵 appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific tree name, though it is not widely known in modern usage.
- The character is primarily used in botanical contexts rather than everyday language.
- As a rare character, it carries a classical, literary quality when used in names.