棔 (hūn) - Hun — refers to the silk tree (Albizia

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hūn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棔 · hūn

Hun — refers to the silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), a deciduous tree known for its fragrant pink flowers and fern-like leaves that close at night.

Hun — refers to the silk tree (Albizia

Usage highlights

Silk treeSilk tree flowerSilk tree barkSilk tree woodSilk tree leafSilk tree forest

Synonyms

  • 合欢— Silk tree, happiness tree
  • 夜合— Night-closing (referring to the leaves)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silk tree is also called the mimosa tree (合欢树).
  • The leaves of the silk tree close at dusk (合欢叶).
  • We sat under the shade of a large silk tree (合欢树下).
  • The silk tree blooms in summer with pink puffball flowers (合欢花).

Collocations

  • Silk tree(合欢树)
  • Silk tree flower(合欢花)
  • Silk tree bark(合欢皮)
  • Silk tree wood(合欢木)
  • Silk tree leaf(合欢叶)
  • Silk tree forest(合欢林)

Idioms

  • Harmony and joy(合欢)
  • The silk tree closes its leaves(夜合)
  • Happy union tree(合欢树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The silk tree (合欢) symbolizes marital happiness and harmony in Chinese culture.
  • Its leaves that close at night represent union and rest.
  • The tree has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its calming properties.

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