樱 (yīng) - Cherry — refers to the cherry tree, cherry
樱 · yīng
Cherry — refers to the cherry tree, cherry blossom, and sometimes the cherry fruit.
Cherry — refers to the cherry tree, cherry
Usage highlights
Cherry blossomCherry treeCherry fruitCherry woodCherry blossom viewingCherry blossom festival
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The cherry blossoms are in full bloom (樱花盛开).
- We planted a cherry tree in the garden (樱桃树).
- She loves the taste of cherries (樱桃).
Collocations
- Cherry blossom(樱花)
- Cherry tree(樱桃树)
- Cherry fruit(樱桃)
- Cherry wood(樱木)
- Cherry blossom viewing(赏樱)
- Cherry blossom festival(樱花节)
Idioms
- Cherry lips and monkey cheeks(樱唇猴腮)
- Peach red and willow green(桃红柳绿 — related imagery)
- Flowers in bloom and the moon is full(花好月圆 — general floral beauty)
Cultural background
FAQ- Cherry blossoms (樱花) are a major cultural symbol in East Asia, particularly in Japan, representing the beauty and transience of life.
- In China, cherry blossoms are also appreciated for their beauty and are a popular theme in spring festivals and poetry.
- The character 樱 is composed of the 'tree' radical (木) and the phonetic component 婴 (yīng).