weeping willow
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
weeping willow (Salix babylonica); a type of willow tree with slender, drooping branches
A common ornamental tree planted near water bodies. Its wood is used for various purposes.
Hú湖
biān边
zhòng种
zhe着
yī一
pái排
chuí垂
liǔ柳
，
fēng风
jǐng景
hěn很
měi美
。
A row of weeping willows is planted by the lake, making the scenery very beautiful.
Chūn春
tiān天
，
chuí垂
liǔ柳
fā发
chū出
nèn嫩
lǜ绿
de的
xīn新
yá芽
。
In spring, the weeping willows sprout tender green buds.
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Chuí垂
liǔ柳
de的
mù木
cái材
kě可
yǐ以
yòng用
lái来
zhì制
zuò作
xiǎo小
gōng工
yì艺
pǐn品
。
The wood of the weeping willow can be used to make small handicrafts.
Gǔ古
shī诗
zhōng中
cháng常
yòng用
chuí垂
liǔ柳
xiàng象
zhēng征
lí离
bié别
hé和
sī思
niàn念
。
In classical poetry, weeping willows are often used to symbolize parting and longing.