樨 (xī) - Osmanthus — refers to the sweet osmanthus tree

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Osmanthus — refers to the sweet osmanthus tree (Osmanthus fragrans), known for its fragrant flowers used in tea, wine, and culinary applications.

Osmanthus — refers to the sweet osmanthus tree

Usage highlights

Osmanthus flowerOsmanthus fragranceOsmanthus wineOsmanthus cakeOsmanthus teaSweet osmanthus

Synonyms

  • 桂— cassia; osmanthus (more common character for osmanthus)
  • 木樨— sweet osmanthus (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The osmanthus flowers bloom in autumn (桂花樨).
  • Osmanthus tea is a popular beverage (桂花茶).
  • We enjoy osmanthus-scented cakes (桂花糕).
  • The garden was filled with the fragrance of osmanthus (木樨香).

Collocations

  • Osmanthus flower(桂花)
  • Osmanthus fragrance(木樨香)
  • Osmanthus wine(桂花酒)
  • Osmanthus cake(桂花糕)
  • Osmanthus tea(桂花茶)
  • Sweet osmanthus(木樨)

Idioms

  • Osmanthus in the Moon(月中有桂)
  • Plucking osmanthus in the Moon Palace(月宫折桂)
  • Golden osmanthus fills the garden(金樨满园)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Osmanthus is a symbol of autumn, nobility, and success in Chinese culture.
  • The fragrance of osmanthus is associated with romance and pleasant moments.
  • In Chinese mythology, there is an osmanthus tree on the moon that never withers.

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