paulownia tree; wood used for making musical instruments
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
paulownia tree (genus Paulownia); a deciduous or evergreen tree
neutralSpecifically refers to the paulownia tree species, known for its fast growth and light, resonant wood. Commonly called '桐' for short. The tree is also an important symbol in some East Asian cultures.
Yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
zhòng种
le了
yī一
kē棵
gāo高
dà大
de的
pāo泡
tóng桐
shù树
。
A tall paulownia tree is planted in the yard.
Chūn春
tiān天
，
pāo泡
tóng桐
kāi开
mǎn满
le了
zǐ紫
sè色
de的
huā花
。
In spring, the paulownia tree is covered with purple flowers.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
mù木
cái材
lái来
zì自
pāo泡
tóng桐
，
zhì质
dì地
hěn很
qīng轻
。
This lumber comes from the paulownia tree and is very lightweight.
noun
the lightweight, porous wood of the paulownia tree
neutralRefers to the timber, which is prized for its acoustic properties and ease of carving.
Zhè这
bǎ把
gǔ古
qín琴
de的
miàn面
bǎn板
shì是
yòng用
pāo泡
tóng桐
zuò做
de的
。
The soundboard of this guqin is made of paulownia wood.
Pāo泡
tóng桐
mù木
cháng常
yòng用
lái来
zhì制
zuò作
mó模
xíng型
hé和
qīng轻
xíng型
jiā家
jù具
。
Paulownia wood is often used to make models and lightweight furniture.