欏 (luó) - Tree — refers to trees of the genus & also used in Buddhist terminology for a type

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luó ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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欏 · luó

Tree — refers to trees of the genus Cudrania or Chinese banyan;

also used in Buddhist terminology for a type of tree.

Tree — refers to trees of the genusalso used in Buddhist terminology for a type

Usage highlights

Chinese banyanBodhi treeCudrania treeAncient treeTree groveTree shadow

Synonyms

  • 树— tree (general term)
  • 木— wood, tree
  • 榕— banyan tree

Antonyms

  • 草— grass (contrasting plant form)
  • 花— flower (contrasting plant type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese banyan tree (黄欏) provides shade.
  • Buddhist texts mention the bodhi tree (菩提欏).
  • This wood is from a Cudrania tree (柘欏).
  • The forest contains many ancient trees (古欏).

Collocations

  • Chinese banyan(黄欏)
  • Bodhi tree(菩提欏)
  • Cudrania tree(柘欏)
  • Ancient tree(古欏)
  • Tree grove(欏林)
  • Tree shadow(欏影)

Idioms

  • The bodhi tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment(菩提欏下)
  • A grove of ancient trees(古欏成林)
  • The shade of the banyan tree(黄欏蔽日)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Buddhist context, associated with the bodhi tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
  • Traditionally valued for its wood in Chinese carpentry and furniture making.
  • Symbolizes longevity and spiritual growth in Chinese culture.

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