椶 (zōng) - Palm — specifically refers to palm trees, particularly

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Palm — specifically refers to palm trees, particularly the coir palm or other palm species used for making fibers and brushes.

Palm — specifically refers to palm trees, particularly

Usage highlights

Palm treePalm fiberPalm brushPalm coirPalm leafPalm raincoat

Synonyms

  • 棕— palm (simplified variant)
  • 榈— palm (often used in compound 棕榈)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The palm tree (椶榈) grows in tropical regions.
  • Palm fiber is used for making brushes (椶刷).
  • Palm leaves are used for weaving (椶叶编织).
  • Palm coir is a durable material (椶毛).

Collocations

  • Palm tree(椶榈)
  • Palm fiber(椶毛)
  • Palm brush(椶刷)
  • Palm coir(椶丝)
  • Palm leaf(椶叶)
  • Palm raincoat(椶蓑)

Idioms

  • Palm leaves in the autumn wind(秋风椶叶)
  • Palm shade providing coolness(椶荫纳凉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Palm trees have been used in China for practical items like brushes, raincoats, and ropes since ancient times.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing tropical vegetation and useful plants.
  • Palm fibers were traditionally used for making durable household items and agricultural tools.

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