sōng shù
pin; pin
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我喜欢在松树下散步。
wǒ xǐhuān zài sōngshù xià sàn bù.
I like to walk under the pine trees.
松树的叶子是绿色的。
sōngshù de yèzi shì lǜsè de.
The leaves of the pine tree are green.
松树的果实叫做松塔。
sōngshù de guǒshí jiàozuò sōngtǎ.
The fruit of the pine tree is called a pine cone.
松柏 (sōng bǎi)
pine and cypress
松杉 (sōng shān)
pine and fir
阔叶树 (kuòyèshù)
broadleaf tree
落叶树 (luòyèshù)
deciduous tree
The Chinese word 松树 (sōngshù) for "pine tree" is composed of two characters: 松 (sōng), meaning "pine," and 树 (shù), meaning "tree." The character 松 is a pictograph depicting a pine tree with its characteristic long, slender needles. The character 树 is a compound ideograph combining the characters 木 (mù), meaning "wood," and 朱 (zhū), meaning "red." The character 朱 is used phonetically here to indicate the pronunciation of the character 树.The word 松树 has been used in Chinese for centuries to refer to pine trees. It is often used in poetry and literature to symbolize longevity, strength, and resilience. Pine trees are also considered to be auspicious symbols in Chinese culture, and they are often planted around temples and other sacred places.The word 松树 is a common word in modern Chinese, and it is used in a variety of contexts. It can be used to refer to a specific type of tree, or it can be used more generally to refer to any type of coniferous tree. The word 松树 can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is strong and resilient, or to describe something that is long-lasting.
