檎 (qín) - A type of small apple or crabapple, specifically

檎Tone 2

qín ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

檎 · qín

A type of small apple or crabapple, specifically referring to the Chinese flowering crabapple (Malus spectabilis).

A type of small apple or crabapple, specifically

Usage highlights

Flowering crabappleCrabapple fruitCrabapple treeChinese flowering crabappleWild crabappleGolden crabapple

Synonyms

  • 海棠— Chinese flowering crabapple (more common term)
  • 苹果— apple (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden has several flowering crabapple trees (花檎).
  • This variety produces small, tart crabapples (檎果).
  • In autumn, the crabapple tree bears fruit (檎树结果).
  • Chinese flowering crabapple is prized for its blossoms (海棠花).

Collocations

  • Flowering crabapple(花檎)
  • Crabapple fruit(檎果)
  • Crabapple tree(檎树)
  • Chinese flowering crabapple(海棠)
  • Wild crabapple(山檎)
  • Golden crabapple(金檎)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 檎 specifically refers to crabapples, particularly the Chinese flowering crabapple which has ornamental value.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, crabapple flowers symbolize beauty and elegance, often featured in poetry and art.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in botanical or literary contexts.

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