橡 (xiàng) - Oak — refers to oak trees & also used for rubber tree and rubber.

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xiàng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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橡 · xiàng

Oak — refers to oak trees;

also used for rubber tree and rubber.

Oak — refers to oak treesalso used for rubber tree and rubber.

Usage highlights

Oak treeRubberRubber productOak woodRubber plantationRubber band

Synonyms

  • 栎— oak (alternative term for oak tree)

Antonyms

  • 柳— willow (symbolizing flexibility vs. oak's rigidity)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oak tree is strong and durable (橡树).
  • Rubber is made from latex of rubber trees (橡胶).
  • He sat under a large oak (大橡树下).
  • This is a rubber product (橡胶制品).

Collocations

  • Oak tree(橡树)
  • Rubber(橡胶)
  • Rubber product(橡胶制品)
  • Oak wood(橡木)
  • Rubber plantation(橡胶园)
  • Rubber band(橡皮筋)

Idioms

  • As sturdy as an oak(坚如橡木)
  • Rubber-like resilience(如橡胶般坚韧)
  • Oak's enduring strength(橡木之坚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Oak trees symbolize strength, endurance, and longevity in Chinese culture.
  • The character is associated with both native oak trees and imported rubber trees.
  • Rubber production became significant in southern China during the 20th century.

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