欖 (lǎn) - Olive — refers to the olive tree (Olea & particularly the Chinese olive (Canarium album).

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Olive — refers to the olive tree (Olea europaea) or its fruit;

particularly the Chinese olive (Canarium album).

Olive — refers to the olive tree (Oleaparticularly the Chinese olive (Canarium album).

Usage highlights

Olive treeOlive oilOlive branchChinese oliveOlive greenOlive grove

Synonyms

  • 橄榄— olive (the most common term)
  • 青果— green fruit (alternative name for olive)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Olive trees grow in Mediterranean climates (橄榄树).
  • Olive oil is used in cooking (橄榄油).
  • Chinese olive is used in traditional medicine (橄榄入药).
  • The olive branch symbolizes peace (橄榄枝).

Collocations

  • Olive tree(橄榄树)
  • Olive oil(橄榄油)
  • Olive branch(橄榄枝)
  • Chinese olive(橄榄)
  • Olive green(橄榄绿)
  • Olive grove(橄榄园)

Idioms

  • Extending an olive branch(伸出橄榄枝)
  • Olive-shaped face(橄榄脸型)
  • As precious as an olive(如橄榄般珍贵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The olive branch has been a symbol of peace in Western culture since ancient Greek times.
  • In Chinese culture, the olive (particularly Canarium album) is valued for its medicinal properties and symbolic meaning of purity.
  • Olive green is a common color description in Chinese, referring to the yellowish-green color of unripe olives.

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