torch pine; pine torchwood
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torch pine; pine torchwood
Refers to pieces of pine wood rich in resin, traditionally used as torches for illumination, especially in northern China and among ethnic groups. It can also refer to the pine itself (Pinus tabuliformis) or its wood used for this purpose.
Cóng从
qián前
shān山
lǐ里
rén人
wǎn晚
shàng上
yòng用
míng明
zi子
zhào照
míng明
。
In the past, mountain dwellers used pine torches for lighting at night.
Tā他
diǎn点
rán燃
yī一
gēn根
míng明
zi子
，
zǒu走
jìn进
le了
hēi黑
àn暗
de的
shān山
dòng洞
。
He lit a pine torch and walked into the dark cave.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
sōng松
shù树
chǎn产
de的
míng明
zi子
tè特
bié别
nài耐
shāo烧
。
The torchwood from this type of pine tree burns particularly long.