棕 (zōng) - Brown — a color resembling that of wood & also refers to the palm tree.

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zōng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

志

棕 · zōng

Brown — a color resembling that of wood or earth;

also refers to the palm tree.

Brown — a color resembling that of woodalso refers to the palm tree.

Usage highlights

Brown colorPalm treeBrown hairBrown sugarCoirBrown bear

Synonyms

  • 褐色— brown (alternative term for the color)
  • 棕色— brown color

Antonyms

  • 白— white (opposite end of the color spectrum)
  • 黑— black (darkest color vs. medium brown)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wooden table has a brown finish (棕色).
  • She wore a brown coat (棕色的外套).
  • Palm trees (棕榈树) grow in tropical regions.
  • He used a coir rope (棕绳) for tying the package.

Collocations

  • Brown color(棕色)
  • Palm tree(棕榈)
  • Brown hair(棕发)
  • Brown sugar(棕糖)
  • Coir(棕毛)
  • Brown bear(棕熊)

Idioms

  • Brown bear standing tall(棕熊屹立)
  • Palm leaves swaying(棕榈摇曳)
  • Brown earth nurturing life(棕土育生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 棕 is associated with earth tones and natural materials in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
  • The character appears in terms related to palm trees, which have practical uses for fiber and decoration.
  • In color symbolism, brown represents stability, reliability, and connection to the earth.

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