táo shù
peach tree
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我家的院子里种着一棵桃树。
wǒ jiā de yuàn zǐ lǐ zhòng zhe yī kē táo shù.
There is a peach tree planted in the yard of my house.
桃树的花朵很漂亮。
táo shù de huā duǒ hěn piào liang.
The flowers of the peach tree are very beautiful.
桃树的果实很甜。
táo shù de guǒ shí hěn tián.
The fruits of the peach tree are very sweet.
桃 (táo)
peach
桃李 (táo lǐ)
peach and plum
李树 (lǐ shù)
plum tree
杏树 (xìng shù)
apricot tree
The Chinese word 桃树 (táoshù) for "peach tree" is composed of two characters: 桃 (táo), meaning "peach", and 树 (shù), meaning "tree". The character 桃 is a pictograph depicting a peach with a stem and leaves. The character 树 is a compound ideograph combining the characters 木 (mù), meaning "wood", and 寸 (cùn), meaning "inch". Together, these characters form the word 桃树, which literally means "peach tree".The word 桃树 has been used in Chinese for centuries to refer to the peach tree, a deciduous tree that bears delicious, juicy peaches. Peach trees are native to China and have been cultivated there for thousands of years. They are also grown in many other parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, and Australia.Peach trees are beautiful trees with delicate pink blossoms that bloom in the spring. The fruit of the peach tree, the peach, is a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be eaten fresh, cooked, or dried. Peaches are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber.The peach tree is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. It is often planted in gardens and around homes to bring good fortune. The peach tree is also associated with the Chinese New Year, when it is customary to give gifts of peaches to friends and family.
