樅 (cōng) - Fir tree — refers to a type of & also used in place names.

樅Tone 1

cōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

樅 · cōng

Fir tree — refers to a type of evergreen coniferous tree in the genus Abies;

also used in place names.

Fir tree — refers to a type ofalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Fir treeFir woodFir forestChristmas firTóngchéng CountySilver fir

Synonyms

  • 冷杉— Fir tree (alternative botanical term)
  • 松— Pine tree (related conifer)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fir tree (樅樹) is an evergreen conifer.
  • We decorated the Christmas tree (聖誕樅樹).
  • There is a fir forest on the mountain (山上的樅林).
  • Tóngchéng is a county in Anhui (樅城).

Collocations

  • Fir tree(樅樹)
  • Fir wood(樅木)
  • Fir forest(樅林)
  • Christmas fir(聖誕樅)
  • Tóngchéng County(樅城縣)
  • Silver fir(銀樅)

Idioms

  • Pines and firs remain evergreen(松樅長青)
  • Fir in winter snow(雪中樅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 樅 trees are symbolic of longevity and resilience in Chinese culture due to their evergreen nature.
  • The character appears in place names like Tóngchéng County in Anhui Province.
  • In traditional classification, conifers like fir are associated with steadfastness and moral integrity.

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