evergreen tree; edible nut
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Torreya grandis; Chinese nutmeg yew; evergreen conifer valued for edible seeds and hard timber
Refers specifically to Torreya grandis, a slow-growing conifer native to eastern China. The term may refer to the tree itself, its edible seeds (香榧子), or its valuable hard wood used in construction and furniture.
Xiāng香
fěi榧
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
tè特
yǒu有
de的
zhēn珍
xī稀
jīng经
jì济
shù树
zhǒng种
。
The Chinese nutmeg yew is a rare and precious economic tree species unique to China.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
xiāng香
fěi榧
mù木
zhì质
dì地
jiān坚
yìng硬
，
shì适
hé合
zuò做
gāo高
dàng档
jiā家
jù具
。
This type of torreya wood is hard in texture and suitable for making high-end furniture.
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Qiū秋
tiān天
shì是
cǎi采
zhāi摘
xiāng香
fěi榧
de的
zuì最
jiā佳
jì季
jié节
。
Autumn is the best season for harvesting torreya nuts.
Zhè这
xiē些
xiāng香
fěi榧
zi子
zài在
chǎo炒
zhì制
hòu后
xiāng香
qì气
pū扑
bí鼻
。
These torreya nuts give off a rich fragrance after being roasted.