林
forest; gathering; forestry; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
forest; grove of trees or bamboo
Can refer to single-species or mixed stands of trees or bamboo.
There is a dense grove of trees by the village.
The bamboo grove behind the house sprouts new shoots every spring.
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There are large windbreak forests at the foot of this mountain to block sand and wind.
Let's go for a picnic in the forest park this weekend.
Many wild birds hide in the trees on the mountain.
noun
gathering of people/things of the same kind
formalOften used to refer to academic, artistic, or cultural groups, or collections of similar objects.
Ancient Confucian scholars often gathered in academies to form a community of Confucian thinkers.
This art exhibition brings together cutting-edge works from artistic communities across the country.
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This forest of stone tablets preserves a large number of ancient carved documents.
He has been working in the literary circle for decades.
The collection of stone rubbings in this bookstore attracts many collection enthusiasts.
noun
forestry
formalUsed in formal agricultural and economic contexts.
China's agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, sideline occupations, and fishery are developing comprehensively.
The forestry department is responsible for protecting and managing national forest resources.
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He joined the provincial forestry department after graduation.
Returning farmland to forest is an important forestry policy for improving the ecological environment.
The economy of this region mainly relies on forestry and tourism.
noun
surname Lin
A very common Chinese surname.
Teacher Lin is our Chinese teacher.
The child from my neighbor's family is called Lin Xiaoming.
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The famous writer Lin Yutang is an important figure in modern Chinese literary history.
Professor Lin teaches at Tsinghua University.
There are quite a few entertainers with the surname Lin in the entertainment industry.