Definition
檞 is a rare, literary term for a type of oak tree (Quercus dentata). It appears in classical texts and botanical writing, but is virtually never used in modern spoken Chinese. The most common compound is 檞寄生 (mistletoe), which literally means 'parasitic on the oak tree'.
n
a type of oak tree (Quercus dentata)
Examples
- 檞。Zhè kē # shù yǐ yǒu bǎi nián lìshǐ.This oak tree has a history of a hundred years.
- 檞。Shān zhōng cháng jiàn # shù yǔ sōng shù hùn shēng.Oak trees and pine trees often grow together in the mountains.
- 檞，。# mù cáizhì jiān yìng, shì hé zhìzuò jiājù.Oak wood is hard and suitable for making furniture.
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