桺 (liǔ) - Willow — refers to the willow tree & used in names and poetry to symbolize grace,

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liǔ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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桺 · liǔ

Willow — refers to the willow tree;

used in names and poetry to symbolize grace, flexibility, and sometimes sorrow.

Willow — refers to the willow treeused in names and poetry to symbolize grace,

Usage highlights

Willow branchesWillow treeWillow catkinsWillowWillow grovePlanted willows

Synonyms

  • 柳— Willow (standard form)
  • 杨— Poplar (related tree species)

Antonyms

  • 松— Pine (symbolizes steadfastness vs. willow's flexibility)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The willow branches sway in the wind (桺枝 swaying).
  • She has willow-like eyebrows (桺眉).
  • The garden has many willow trees (桺树).
  • Willow catkins float in spring (桺絮 floating).

Collocations

  • Willow branches(桺枝)
  • Willow tree(桺树)
  • Willow catkins(桺絮)
  • Willow-leaf eyebrows(桺叶眉)
  • Willow grove(桺林)
  • Planted willows(栽桺)

Idioms

  • Willows in flower gardens(花街桺巷)
  • Willow-dark and flower-bright(桺暗花明)
  • Willows at the Zhang Terrace(章台之桺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Willows symbolize grace, flexibility, and resilience in Chinese culture, often associated with feminine beauty.
  • In poetry, willows can represent parting and sorrow, as in 'the willow evokes parting' (折桺送别).
  • The character 桺 is a variant form of the more common 柳, sharing the same meaning and usage.

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