棠 (táng) - Crabapple tree — specifically refers to the Chinese & also used in place names and personal names.

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táng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棠 · táng

Crabapple tree — specifically refers to the Chinese flowering crabapple (Malus spectabilis);

also used in place names and personal names.

Crabapple tree — specifically refers to the Chinesealso used in place names and personal names.

Usage highlights

Chinese flowering crabappleTangliTangwang RiverTangyin CountyTang tree shadeWhite crabapple

Synonyms

  • 海棠— Chinese flowering crabapple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crabapple tree blooms in spring (海棠开花).
  • We visited Tangwang River (棠溪).
  • She has a name containing Tang (她名字里有棠).
  • The Tangli community is known for its scenery (棠棣社区).

Collocations

  • Chinese flowering crabapple(海棠)
  • Tangli (a plant or place name)(棠棣)
  • Tangwang River(棠溪)
  • Tangyin County(棠阴)
  • Tang tree shade(棠荫)
  • White crabapple(白棠)

Idioms

  • Gan Tang's legacy (甘棠遗爱) — praise for a virtuous official's benevolent governance
  • Gan Tang's shade (甘棠之荫) — protection and benevolence of a virtuous ruler
  • Remain fond of Gan Tang (爱棠) — to cherish the memory of a virtuous person

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The crabapple tree (棠) is admired in Chinese culture for its beautiful spring blossoms.
  • In historical context, 'Gan Tang' (甘棠) refers to a tree under which the virtuous Duke of Zhou allegedly held court, making '棠' a symbol of benevolent governance.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and literature, often evoking spring beauty and nostalgic remembrance.

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