檜 (guì) - Chinese juniper & refers to certain species of cypress trees

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guì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

檜 · guì

Chinese juniper;

refers to certain species of cypress trees;

historically used in names and classical references.

Chinese juniperrefers to certain species of cypress treeshistorically used in names and classical references.

Usage highlights

Chinese juniperjuniper treeTaiwan cypressJapanese cypressancient junipercypress wood

Synonyms

  • 柏— cypress (general term)
  • 松— pine (another coniferous tree symbolizing endurance)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese juniper (桧木) is an evergreen tree.
  • Ancient texts mention the juniper tree (桧树).
  • Some traditional buildings use juniper wood (桧木).
  • The name Gui (桧) appears in historical records.

Collocations

  • Chinese juniper(桧木)
  • juniper tree(桧树)
  • Taiwan cypress(台湾桧)
  • Japanese cypress(日本桧)
  • ancient juniper(古桧)
  • cypress wood(桧材)

Idioms

  • Like a juniper standing tall(桧立)
  • The cypress in the wind(风中之桧)
  • Ancient juniper's resilience(古桧长青)

Cultural background

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  • Traditionally associated with longevity and resilience due to the tree's evergreen nature and durability.
  • Used in classical Chinese poetry and literature as a symbol of steadfastness.
  • The wood is valued in traditional architecture and craftsmanship for its fragrance and resistance to decay.

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