chuí
liǔ

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Meaning of 垂柳

垂柳 means weeping willow (Salix babylonica); a type of willow tree with slender, drooping branches. Pronounced chuí liǔ.

  • weeping willow (Salix babylonica); a type of willow tree with slender, drooping branches

Definitions & Examples

biān
zhòng
zhe
pái
chuí
liǔ
 
fēng
jǐng
hěn
měi
 

A row of weeping willows is planted by the lake, making the scenery very beautiful.

Chūn
tiān
 
chuí
liǔ
chū
nèn
绿
de
xīn
 

In spring, the weeping willows sprout tender green buds.

Chuí
liǔ
de
cái
yòng
lái
zhì
zuò
xiǎo
gōng
pǐn
 

The wood of the weeping willow can be used to make small handicrafts.

shī
zhōng
cháng
yòng
chuí
liǔ
xiàng
zhēng
bié
niàn
 

In classical poetry, weeping willows are often used to symbolize parting and longing.

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