橠 (nuǒ) - Slender and drooping appearance of tree branches & gracefully pendulous.

橠Tone 3

nuǒ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

橠 · nuǒ

Slender and drooping appearance of tree branches;

gracefully pendulous.

Slender and drooping appearance of tree branchesgracefully pendulous.

Usage highlights

Slender branchesDrooping appearanceGraceful curveWillowElegant tree form

Synonyms

  • 垂— to hang down, droop
  • 袅— slender and delicate

Antonyms

  • 挺— erect, straight
  • 直— straight, upright

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The willow branches hang gracefully (橠橠).
  • A tree with slender, drooping branches (橠枝).
  • The elegant curve of the branch (橠曲).

Collocations

  • Slender branches(橠枝)
  • Drooping appearance(橠橠)
  • Graceful curve(橠曲)
  • Willow-like branches(柳橠)
  • Elegant tree form(树橠)

Idioms

  • Graceful as willow branches(柳橠之姿)
  • Elegantly drooping(橠橠动人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Describes the aesthetic quality of slender, drooping tree branches, particularly willows.
  • Used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to depict natural elegance and grace.
  • Represents a refined appreciation for natural forms in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

FAQ