櫸 (jǔ) - Zelkova — a type of deciduous tree in
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Zelkova — a type of deciduous tree in the elm family, native to East Asia, valued for its hardwood and ornamental use.
Zelkova — a type of deciduous tree in
Usage highlights
Zelkova treeZelkova woodJapanese zelkovaZelkova leafZelkova forestZelkova bonsai
Synonyms
- 榉树— Zelkova tree (simplified Chinese)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The zelkova tree (櫸樹) provides excellent shade.
- Zelkova wood (櫸木) is prized for furniture making.
- We saw a beautiful Japanese zelkova (日本櫸) in the park.
Collocations
- Zelkova tree(櫸樹)
- Zelkova wood(櫸木)
- Japanese zelkova(日本櫸)
- Zelkova leaf(櫸葉)
- Zelkova forest(櫸林)
- Zelkova bonsai(櫸盆栽)
Cultural background
FAQ- The zelkova tree is highly valued in East Asia for its strong, durable wood, often used in traditional furniture and construction.
- In Japan and Korea, the zelkova is a common ornamental tree and is sometimes planted as a symbolic tree in villages.