松枝

sōngzhī

noun #21,245

Measure Word

一根松枝 gēn

Meanings

1 pine branch
2 pine bough

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

他折了一根松枝插在花瓶里。

Tā zhé le yì gēn sōngzhī chā zài huāpíng lǐ.

He broke off a pine branch and put it in the vase.

HSK 7-9

松枝在冬天依然翠绿，象征坚韧。

Sōngzhī zài dōngtiān yīrán cuìlǜ, xiàngzhēng jiānrèn.

Pine branches remain green even in winter, symbolizing resilience.

Tips

culture

The pine (松) is one of the Three Friends of Winter (岁寒三友 - pine, bamboo, and plum blossom), symbolizing perseverance and integrity in Chinese culture.

Stroke Order

松 sōng

枝 zhī