楳 (méi) - Plum — archaic variant of 梅 (méi), referring

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楳 · méi

Plum — archaic variant of 梅 (méi), referring to the plum tree, plum blossom, or plum fruit.

Plum — archaic variant of 梅 (méi), referring

Usage highlights

Plum blossomPlum treePlum gardenPlum rainPlum winePlum branch

Synonyms

  • 梅— plum (standard modern character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The plum blossom (楳花) symbolizes resilience in winter.
  • Plum garden (楳园) refers to a garden with plum trees.
  • Plum rain season (楳雨) is the rainy season in early summer.
  • Plum wine (楳酒) is a traditional alcoholic beverage.

Collocations

  • Plum blossom(楳花)
  • Plum tree(楳树)
  • Plum garden(楳园)
  • Plum rain(楳雨)
  • Plum wine(楳酒)
  • Plum branch(楳枝)

Idioms

  • Plum blossoms welcome snow(楳花迎雪)
  • Plum and bamboo as friends(楳竹之友)
  • Plum blossom five blessings(楳开五福)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 楳 is an archaic variant of 梅, used in classical texts and historical contexts.
  • Plum blossoms symbolize perseverance, purity, and hope as they bloom in winter.
  • In East Asian culture, plum blossoms are one of the 'Four Gentlemen' in art alongside orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.

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