poplar and willow; willow tree
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poplars and willows; poplar and willow trees
Refers to both poplar and willow trees collectively, often used to describe riverside scenery or spring landscapes.
The spring breeze brushes the face, and the poplars and willows along both sides of the riverbank flutter in the wind.
The park is full of poplars and willows, and the scenery is very beautiful.
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Ancient people often planted poplars and willows in their courtyards to add springtime elegance.
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willow (tree); specifically referring to willow trees
literaryIn literary and poetic contexts, "杨柳" often specifically refers to willow trees, or is used as a synonym for "柳". This usage is extremely common in classical Chinese poetry, where it frequently symbolizes spring, parting, or feminine beauty.
When I left here, the willows swayed gently in the wind.
Spring winds bring thousands of willow branches to life; six hundred million China becomes Shun and Yao.
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The willows by the river sway gently, as if bidding farewell to friends from afar.