樺 (huà) - Birch tree — refers to various species of

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Birch tree — refers to various species of birch trees (genus Betula), known for their distinctive white bark and use in woodworking.

Birch tree — refers to various species of

Usage highlights

Birch treeBirch woodWhite birchBirch forestBirch barkBirch grove

Synonyms

  • 白桦— White birch (specific species)
  • 桦木— Birch wood (material)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birch forest is beautiful in autumn (桦树林).
  • This furniture is made from birch wood (桦木家具).
  • We saw white-barked birch trees (白桦树) on our hike.
  • Birch sap is collected in spring (桦树汁).

Collocations

  • Birch tree(桦树)
  • Birch wood(桦木)
  • White birch(白桦)
  • Birch forest(桦林)
  • Birch bark(桦树皮)
  • Birch grove(桦树林)

Idioms

  • As straight as a birch(笔直如桦)
  • White birch in the moonlight(月下白桦)
  • Birch standing in snow(雪中白桦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Birch trees are admired in Chinese culture for their straight, white trunks and are often associated with purity and resilience.
  • In northern regions, birch forests are common and the wood is valued for furniture and crafts.
  • The white birch (白桦) is particularly celebrated in poetry and art for its elegant appearance.

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