櫏 (qiān) - A type of oak tree, specifically referring to

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櫏 · qiān

A type of oak tree, specifically referring to the Chinese cork oak (Quercus variabilis).

A type of oak tree, specifically referring to

Usage highlights

Oak treeOak forestOak woodChinese cork oakOak barkOak leaf

Synonyms

  • 橡— oak, general term for oak trees
  • 栎— oak, another term for oak trees

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest contains many oak trees (櫏木).
  • This furniture is made from oak wood (櫏木家具).
  • We studied the oak forest ecosystem (櫏木林生态系统).
  • The cork comes from the bark of the oak tree (櫏树皮).

Collocations

  • Oak tree(櫏木)
  • Oak forest(櫏林)
  • Oak wood(櫏材)
  • Chinese cork oak(中国櫏)
  • Oak bark(櫏树皮)
  • Oak leaf(櫏叶)

Idioms

  • As sturdy as an oak(坚如櫏木)
  • Oak heart pine gallbladder(櫏心松胆)
  • Oak grove bamboo forest(櫏林竹海)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The oak tree symbolizes strength, endurance, and longevity in Chinese culture.
  • Oak wood has been traditionally used for furniture, construction, and tool making.
  • The character appears in some place names and botanical references.

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