evergreen shrub/tree; hard wood
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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evergreen shrub or small tree (Xylosma racemosum) with thorny stems, ovate serrated leaves, and hard durable wood used for furniture
Refers specifically to Xylosma racemosum, a plant in the Salicaceae family valued for its hardwood. Distinct from oak (柞树).
Zuò柞
mù木
de的
zhì质
dì地
jiān坚
yìng硬
，
shì是
zhì制
zuò作
jiā家
jù具
de的
hǎo好
cái材
liào料
。
Xylosma wood has a hard texture and is excellent material for making furniture.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
zuò柞
mù木
shēng生
zhǎng长
zài在
shān山
pō坡
shàng上
，
jīng茎
shàng上
zhǎng长
mǎn满
le了
cì刺
。
This type of xylosma grows on hillsides, with thorns covering its stems.
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Zuò柞
mù木
de的
yè叶
zi子
biān边
yuán缘
yǒu有
jù锯
chǐ齿
，
huā花
xiǎo小
，
chéng呈
huáng黄
bái白
sè色
。
Xylosma leaves have serrated edges, and the small flowers are yellowish-white.
Zhè这
bǎ把
yǐ椅
zi子
shì是
yòng用
zuò柞
mù木
zuò做
de的
，
fēi非
cháng常
jiē结
shi实
。
This chair is made of xylosma wood and is very sturdy.