櫚 (lǘ) - Palm — refers to palm trees, particularly the

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Palm — refers to palm trees, particularly the windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei), used in botanical contexts and place names.

Palm — refers to palm trees, particularly the

Usage highlights

Palm treePalm fiberPalm oilPalm groveWindmill palmPalm Sunday

Synonyms

  • 棕榈— windmill palm (the full compound term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden has several windmill palms (棕榈树).
  • Palm fiber is used for making ropes (棕榈纤维).
  • Palm Sunday in Christianity (棕榈主日).
  • Palm oil is extracted from palm fruits (棕榈油).

Collocations

  • Palm tree(棕榈树)
  • Palm fiber(棕榈纤维)
  • Palm oil(棕榈油)
  • Palm grove(棕榈林)
  • Windmill palm(棕榈)
  • Palm Sunday(棕榈主日)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 棕榈 has been cultivated in China for centuries, valued for its durable fibers used in ropes, brushes, and rain capes.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, palm trees symbolize resilience and upright character due to their straight trunks and evergreen nature.
  • The character appears in place names, particularly in southern China where palm trees thrive.

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