楓 (fēng) - Maple — refers to the maple tree, known & also used metaphorically for autumn scenery.

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Maple — refers to the maple tree, known for its distinctive leaves that turn vibrant colors in autumn;

also used metaphorically for autumn scenery.

Maple — refers to the maple tree, knownalso used metaphorically for autumn scenery.

Usage highlights

Maple leafMaple treeMaple forestMaple redMaple bridgeMaple grove

Synonyms

  • 槭— Maple (alternative character for maple tree)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The maple leaves are beautiful in autumn (枫叶).
  • We walked through a maple forest (枫林).
  • This region is famous for its maple trees (枫树).
  • The maple turns red in fall (枫红).

Collocations

  • Maple leaf(枫叶)
  • Maple tree(枫树)
  • Maple forest(枫林)
  • Maple red(枫红)
  • Maple bridge(枫桥)
  • Maple grove(枫林道)

Idioms

  • Maple leaves in late autumn(晚秋枫叶)
  • Frost-reddened maple leaves(霜叶红于二月花)
  • Maple bridge at night(枫桥夜泊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Maple trees are strongly associated with autumn in Chinese culture, symbolizing the beauty of seasonal change.
  • The maple leaf appears frequently in classical poetry, often representing nostalgia or the passage of time.
  • In some contexts, maple symbolizes resilience and enduring beauty due to its vibrant autumn colors.

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