棠
birchleaf pear; surname Tang
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
birchleaf pear; wild pear tree
Refers to the deciduous tree with small white flowers and tart, small fruits.
Many wild pear trees grow on the edges of mountains and fields.
Although the fruits of wild pear trees are tart, they can be made into preserved fruit.
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Ancient scholars often included wild pear trees in their poems.
Besides apple trees, several wild pear trees are also planted in this orchard.
Wild pear flowers bloom in spring, as white as snow.
noun
surname Tang
Used as a family name, capitalized when used as a surname.
Mr. Tang is a new colleague in our company.
The Tang surname originated from the name of a fief during the Western Zhou Dynasty.
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My deskmate's surname is Tang, and her given name is Tang Yue.
The Tang surname is a relatively rare surname among the national population.
Grandpa Tang is the former village party secretary.