tree trunk; bole
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Meanings
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tree trunk; bole; main stem of a tree
Refers to the main woody stem of a tree, from the root crown to the first branches, excluding foliage and roots. Often used in botanical, forestry, or literary contexts.
Zhè这
kē棵
lǎo老
shù树
de的
shù树
shēn身
xū需
yào要
sān三
gè个
rén人
cái才
néng能
hé合
bào抱
。
The trunk of this old tree is so thick that three people are needed to encircle it with their arms.
Sōng松
shǔ鼠
líng灵
huó活
de地
pá爬
shàng上
le了
shù树
shēn身
，
xiāo消
shī失
zài在
zhī枝
yè叶
jiān间
。
The squirrel nimbly climbed up the trunk and disappeared among the branches and leaves.
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Zhè这
duàn段
shù树
shēn身
bèi被
zuò做
chéng成
le了
jīng精
měi美
de的
mù木
diāo雕
。
This section of tree trunk was made into an exquisite wood carving.
Cháo潮
shī湿
de的
shù树
shēn身
shàng上
zhǎng长
mǎn满
le了
qīng青
tái苔
。
The damp tree trunk was covered with moss.