椴 (duàn) - Basswood, linden tree & a type of deciduous tree in the Tilia

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Basswood, linden tree;

a type of deciduous tree in the Tilia genus, valued for its soft wood and fragrant flowers.

Basswood, linden treea type of deciduous tree in the Tilia

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 椴树— linden tree, basswood tree
  • 椴木— basswood, linden wood

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The linden tree (椴树) provides excellent wood for carving.
  • Linden honey (椴树蜜) is prized for its delicate flavor.
  • They made furniture from basswood (椴木).
  • The park has several mature linden trees (椴树).

Collocations

  • linden tree(椴树)
  • basswood(椴木)
  • linden honey(椴树蜜)
  • Tilia genus(椴属)
  • basswood carving(椴木雕刻)
  • linden flower(椴花)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 椴木 is valued in woodworking for its fine grain and ease of carving, often used for intricate carvings and musical instruments.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, linden flowers (though more commonly referred to by other names) are sometimes used for their calming properties.
  • The tree is appreciated in landscaping for its attractive shape and fragrant flowers.

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