株
tree stump; plant; measure word for trees
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
tree stump; exposed tree roots and stem
literaryLiterary and formal usage, often appears in classical idioms.
Waiting for another hare by the stump is an ancient fable.
The stump of this old tree is exposed to the air.
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Rainwater erosion exposed the tree roots and stumps.
The farmer in the ancient fable waited by the stump for hares.
The stumps in this field are covered with weeds.
noun
plant; young sapling
neutralRefers to an entire plant or a single tree/flower.
The plant spacing in this rice field is very reasonable.
The gardener is transplanting young saplings.
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Young saplings of this flower need careful care.
Agricultural experts will adjust plant spacing to improve yield.
A large number of tomato plants are grown in the greenhouse.
measure word
measure word for trees, plants
neutralUsed to count individual trees, flowers or other plants.
Two jujube trees are planted in the yard.
Three cherry blossom trees are planted in the park.
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He bought five potted rose plants.
There are ten plane trees on each side of this street.
Dozens of Chinese cabbage plants are grown in the vegetable plot.