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槐树
huái shù
Meaning
- locust tree (Sophora japonica)
Definition
落叶乔木，羽状复叶，花黄白色，荚果念珠状，木材可制家具，花可做黄色染料。
A deciduous tree with pinnately compound leaves, yellowish-white flowers, and bead-like pods; its wood is used for furniture and its flowers for yellow dye.
Usage
通常指这种树木，也用于地名或文化象征，如‘槐树街’、‘槐树庄’或诗词中借指故乡。
Usually refers to this tree, also used in place names or cultural symbols, such as 'Huai Tree Street' or 'Huai Tree Village', or in poetry to symbolize hometown.
Examples
- 1 院子里的槐树开满了花，香气扑鼻。(The locust tree in the yard is full of flowers, and the fragrance is strong.)
- 2 这条街两旁种满了槐树，夏天特别凉快。(Both sides of this street are planted with locust trees, making it very cool in summer.)
- 3 槐树是一种常见的行道树，在许多城市都能看到。(The locust tree is a common street tree seen in many cities.)
- 4 老槐树下是村民们乘凉聊天的地方。(Under the old locust tree is where villagers cool off and chat.)
- 5 古诗中常提到槐树，象征思乡之情。(In ancient poems, the locust tree often appears, symbolizing homesickness.)
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