棣 (dì) - Kerria — refers to the Kerria japonica plant & also used in classical Chinese for 'younger brother'

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Kerria — refers to the Kerria japonica plant (also called Japanese rose);

also used in classical Chinese for 'younger brother' or in the name of a historical prince.

Kerria — refers to the Kerria japonica plantalso used in classical Chinese for 'younger brother'

Usage highlights

Kerria japonicayounger brotherfraternal lovePrince Li of TangKerria flowerbrotherly affection

Synonyms

  • 弟— younger brother (more common term)
  • 棠棣— Kerria japonica (plant name)

Antonyms

  • 兄— elder brother

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Kerria japonica blooms in spring (棣棠花).
  • He is my younger brother (贤棣).
  • Prince Li of Tang was called Li Longji (唐棣).
  • The poem mentions fraternal love (棠棣之华).

Collocations

  • Kerria japonica(棣棠)
  • younger brother(贤棣)
  • fraternal love(棣华)
  • Prince Li of Tang(唐棣)
  • Kerria flower(棣花)
  • brotherly affection(棣友)

Idioms

  • The flowers of the Kerria symbolize brotherhood(棠棣之华)
  • Fraternal harmony(棣萼联辉)
  • Brotherly love and respect(棣华增映)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese, 棣 is used metaphorically for younger brothers, derived from the Book of Songs where Kerria flowers symbolize fraternal love.
  • The character appears in historical names like Prince Li of Tang (李隆基, known as 唐棣).
  • Kerria japonica is appreciated in East Asian gardens for its bright yellow spring flowers.

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