(mián) - A type of tree, specifically the Chinese fringe

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mián | 18 strokes | radical:

· mián

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus), known for its fragrant white flowers and medicinal bark.

A type of tree, specifically the Chinese fringe

Usage highlights

Chinese fringe treefringe tree barkfringe tree woodfringe tree flowerfringe tree leaf

Synonyms

  • 流苏树Chinese fringe tree (alternative common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese fringe tree (檰树) blooms in spring with fragrant white flowers.
  • Traditional medicine uses the bark of the fringe tree (檰皮) for various remedies.
  • The wood of the fringe tree (檰木) is sometimes used in fine carpentry.

Collocations

  • Chinese fringe tree(檰树)
  • fringe tree bark(檰皮)
  • fringe tree wood(檰木)
  • fringe tree flower(檰花)
  • fringe tree leaf(檰叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Chinese fringe tree (檰) is valued in traditional Chinese gardens for its ornamental beauty and fragrant spring blossoms.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the bark of the fringe tree has been used for its purported medicinal properties.

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