橄 (gǎn) - Olive — specifically refers to the olive tree & used in the term for olive (the fruit).

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Olive — specifically refers to the olive tree or its fruit;

used in the term for olive (the fruit).

Olive — specifically refers to the olive treeused in the term for olive (the fruit).

Usage highlights

OliveOlive treeOlive oilOlive branchOlive greenOlive orchard

Synonyms

  • 齐墩果— Olea (a less common, more botanical term for olive)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Olive trees grow in Mediterranean climates (橄榄树).
  • Olive oil is a healthy cooking oil (橄榄油).
  • The olive branch is a symbol of peace (橄榄枝).
  • Olive green is a muted, yellowish-green color (橄榄绿).

Collocations

  • Olive(橄榄)
  • Olive tree(橄榄树)
  • Olive oil(橄榄油)
  • Olive branch(橄榄枝)
  • Olive green(橄榄绿)
  • Olive orchard(橄榄园)

Idioms

  • To extend an olive branch(抛出橄榄枝)
  • As smooth as an olive pit(滑如橄榄核)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The olive branch is a strong, cross-cultural symbol of peace, victory, and reconciliation.
  • In China, olives are associated with the southern regions, particularly Guangdong and Fujian, where they are cultivated and often preserved or candied.
  • The fruit is sometimes metaphorically used to describe something with a bitter first taste that becomes sweet later, symbolizing perseverance and rewarding outcomes.

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