榆 (yú) - Elm — a type of deciduous tree in & valued for its wood and shade

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Elm — a type of deciduous tree in the genus Ulmus;

valued for its wood and shade;

metaphorically represents steadfastness and reliability.

Elm — a type of deciduous tree invalued for its wood and shademetaphorically represents steadfastness and reliability.

Usage highlights

elm treeelm woodelm leafelm barkelm forestelm money

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The elm tree provides good shade (榆树).
  • This furniture is made of elm wood (榆木).
  • The elm leaves turn yellow in autumn (榆叶).
  • There is an old elm in the village (老榆树).

Collocations

  • elm tree(榆树)
  • elm wood(榆木)
  • elm leaf(榆叶)
  • elm bark(榆皮)
  • elm forest(榆林)
  • elm money(榆钱)

Idioms

  • Stubborn as elm wood(榆木疙瘩)
  • Money growing on elms(榆树生钱)
  • Elm and willow shade(榆柳成荫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Elm trees are traditionally associated with steadfastness and reliability in Chinese culture.
  • In ancient times, elm seeds (榆钱) were used as emergency food during famines due to their resemblance to coins.
  • The elm tree is considered one of the 'Five Trees' traditionally planted around Chinese villages for protection and shade.

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