冬青

dōngqīng

noun #26,008

Measure Word

一棵冬青 kē

Meanings

1 holly
2 Chinese ilex (Ilex chinensis)

Characters

green; blue-green; young

Examples

院子里种了几棵冬青，四季常绿。

Yuànzi lǐ zhòng le jǐ kē dōngqīng, sìjì cháng lǜ.

A few holly bushes were planted in the yard, staying green all year round.

冬青的叶子光滑有光泽。

Dōngqīng de yèzi guānghuá yǒu guāngzé.

Holly leaves are smooth and glossy.

Tips

memory

冬 (winter) + 青 (green) — literally winter-green, reflecting that holly stays green even in winter.

Stroke Order

冬 dōng

青 qīng