茱 (zhū) - Refers to the cornelian cherry tree or dogwood & used primarily in the word 'Zhuyu' (茱萸), a

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茱 · zhū

Refers to the cornelian cherry tree or dogwood;

used primarily in the word 'Zhuyu' (茱萸), a plant with cultural significance during the Double Ninth Festival.

Refers to the cornelian cherry tree or dogwoodused primarily in the word 'Zhuyu' (茱萸), a

Usage highlights

Cornelian cherryWear ZhuyuZhuyu bagZhuyu wineZhuyu branchDouble Ninth Zhuyu

Synonyms

  • 茱萸— Cornelian cherry (the full plant name)
  • 山茱萸— Japanese cornel dogwood (specific variety)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Cornelian cherry (茱萸) is used in traditional medicine.
  • People wear cornelian cherry during the Double Ninth Festival (佩戴茱萸).
  • The Zhuyu plant (茱萸植物) has small red berries.
  • This mountain is rich with Zhuyu (这座山茱萸很多).

Collocations

  • Cornelian cherry(茱萸)
  • Wear Zhuyu(佩茱萸)
  • Zhuyu bag(茱萸囊)
  • Zhuyu wine(茱萸酒)
  • Zhuyu branch(茱萸枝)
  • Double Ninth Zhuyu(重阳茱萸)

Idioms

  • Wearing Zhuyu and admiring chrysanthemums(佩茱萸赏菊)
  • Climbing high with Zhuyu(登高插茱萸)
  • Zhuyu drives away evil(茱萸辟邪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Zhuyu (茱萸) is traditionally worn during the Double Ninth Festival to ward off evil spirits and diseases.
  • The plant symbolizes protection and longevity in Chinese culture.
  • It is often mentioned alongside chrysanthemums in poetry about autumn.

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