branch; twig; shoot
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Meanings
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branch; twig; shoot; spray
Refers to a woody branch or shoot growing from a tree or shrub, typically thinner and more flexible than a main bough. Commonly used in botanical, gardening, and literary contexts.
Liǔ柳
shù树
de的
zhī枝
tiáo条
zài在
fēng风
zhōng中
qīng轻
qīng轻
yáo摇
bǎi摆
。
The willow branches swayed gently in the wind.
Chūn春
tiān天
lái来
le了
，
zhī枝
tiáo条
shàng上
zhǎng长
mǎn满
le了
nèn嫩
yá芽
。
Spring has arrived, and the branches are covered with tender buds.
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Yuán园
yì艺
shī师
zhèng正
zài在
xiū修
jiǎn剪
duō多
yú余
de的
zhī枝
tiáo条
。
The gardener is pruning the excess branches.
Zhè这
xiē些
róu柔
ruǎn软
de的
zhī枝
tiáo条
kě可
yǐ以
yòng用
lái来
biān编
zhī织
lán篮
zi子
。
These flexible twigs can be used to weave baskets.