柏树

bǎi shù

CL 棵 kē

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. cypress tree
2. Taiwan pr. [bó shù]

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 松树 sōng shù 松树 sōng shù pine Both are evergreen trees often mentioned together.: pine

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 柏树 (bǎishù) with 松树 (sōngshù, pine). 柏树 has scale-like leaves, while 松树 has needles.

Cultural notes

Cypress trees symbolize mourning and are often planted in cemeteries in China.

Example Sentences

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这棵 柏树 很高。

This cypress tree is very tall.

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Child Words of 柏树

• 树 树 shù: tree
• 柏 柏 bǎi: cedar
• 柏 柏 bó: (used for transcribing names)