榿 (qī) - Alder tree — refers to trees in the

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qī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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Alder tree — refers to trees in the Alnus genus, typically growing in moist environments like riverbanks and wetlands.

Alder tree — refers to trees in the

Usage highlights

Alder treeAlder forestJapanese alderAlder woodRiverbank alderAlder grove

Synonyms

  • 赤楊— red alder (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The alder tree (榿木) grows well in wetlands.
  • We saw alders along the riverbank (河岸榿).
  • Alder wood (榿木木材) is used for furniture making.
  • The alder forest (榿林) provides important habitat.

Collocations

  • Alder tree(榿木)
  • Alder forest(榿林)
  • Japanese alder(日本榿木)
  • Alder wood(榿木材)
  • Riverbank alder(河岸榿)
  • Alder grove(榿樹叢)

Idioms

  • Like willows and alders lining the banks(柳榿夾岸)
  • Alder shadows over clear water(榿影清波)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Alders are associated with wetland environments and riverbanks in Chinese ecology.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing natural landscapes.
  • Alder wood has been traditionally used for practical purposes like furniture and tools.

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