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oak; rubber tree; surname
Meanings
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oak; oak tree; common name for栎树
Refers to deciduous trees of the genus Quercus, with hard, durable wood.
Oak bark can be used to make corks.
The mountains are covered with tall oak trees.
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Oak furniture is sturdy, durable, and very popular.
There are many wild oak species in this forest.
Acorns are one of squirrels' favorite foods.
noun
rubber tree; para rubber tree
Refers to the tropical tree that produces natural latex.
There are large rubber tree plantations in Hainan, China.
The sap of rubber trees is the raw material for making natural rubber.
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The rubber industry in Xishuangbanna relies on high-quality rubber tree varieties.
This new type of fertilizer can promote the growth of rubber trees.
Tappers go to tend to rubber trees every early morning.
noun
surname Xiang
Used as a family name, capitalized when used as a surname.
Professor Xiang is a well-known scholar at our university.
Mr. Xiang is a senior lawyer.
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I know a friend surnamed Xiang who comes from Fujian.
The Xiang family's genealogy records the family's migration history.
Ms. Xiang serves as the person in charge of a local charity organization.