樹 (shù) - Tree — a perennial plant with a trunk & to plant, cultivate, or establish

樹Tone 4

shù ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

樹 · shù

Tree — a perennial plant with a trunk and branches;

to plant, cultivate, or establish;

to set up or erect.

Tree — a perennial plant with a trunkto plant, cultivate, or establishto set up or erect.

Usage highlights

Big treePlant treesAncient treeFruit treeTree trunkTree leaves

Synonyms

  • 木— wood, tree (more general term)

Antonyms

  • 草— grass (contrasting plant form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The big tree provides shade (大树).
  • We planted trees in the park (植树).
  • He established his own company (树立公司).
  • Ancient trees are protected (古树).

Collocations

  • Big tree(大树)
  • Plant trees(植树)
  • Ancient tree(古树)
  • Fruit tree(果树)
  • Tree trunk(树干)
  • Tree leaves(树叶)

Idioms

  • A great tree gives good shade(大树底下好乘凉)
  • It takes ten years to grow trees, but a hundred years to rear people(十年树木，百年树人)
  • A tree may prefer calm, but the wind will not subside(树欲静而风不止)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Trees symbolize longevity, stability, and growth in Chinese culture.
  • The idiom '十年树木，百年树人' emphasizes the long-term effort needed to cultivate talent.
  • Ancient trees are often considered sacred and are protected as cultural heritage.

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