梥 (sōng) - Pine tree — an evergreen coniferous tree known & often symbolizes steadfastness and integrity in Chinese culture.

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Pine tree — an evergreen coniferous tree known for its longevity and resilience;

often symbolizes steadfastness and integrity in Chinese culture.

Pine tree — an evergreen coniferous tree knownoften symbolizes steadfastness and integrity in Chinese culture.

Usage highlights

Pine treePine forestPine woodAncient pinePine and cypressPine resin

Synonyms

  • 松— pine tree (standard modern character)
  • 常青树— evergreen tree
  • 长青树— perennially green tree

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pine tree stands tall in winter (梥树).
  • We admired the ancient pine forest (古梥林).
  • Pine wood is used for furniture (梥木家具).
  • The pine symbolizes longevity (梥象征长寿).

Collocations

  • Pine tree(梥树)
  • Pine forest(梥林)
  • Pine wood(梥木)
  • Ancient pine(古梥)
  • Pine and cypress(梥柏)
  • Pine resin(梥脂)

Idioms

  • Pine and cypress remain green in winter(岁寒知梥柏)
  • The steadfastness of pine and bamboo(梥竹之节)
  • Pine wind and crane dew(梥风鹤露)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The pine tree is one of the 'Three Friends of Winter' (along with bamboo and plum) symbolizing endurance and integrity.
  • In Chinese culture, pine trees represent longevity, steadfastness, and moral character.
  • Pines are often planted near temples and graves as symbols of eternal life.

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