枫 (fēng): maple (tree)

Measure Word

一棵枫树 kē

Meanings

1 maple (tree)

Characters

枫

fēng

maple

Examples

秋天的枫叶特别美。

Qiūtiān de fēngyè tèbié měi.

Maple leaves are especially beautiful in autumn.

这条路两旁种满了枫树。

Zhè tiáo lù liǎng páng zhòng mǎn le fēngshù.

This road is lined with maple trees on both sides.

Tips

culture

枫叶 (fēngyè, maple leaf) is a classic symbol of autumn in Chinese poetry. The famous Tang poem 'Mountain Journey' (山行) by Du Mu features the line 停车坐爱枫林晚.

Stroke Order

枫 fēng

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on a tree; in a tree; up in a tree

树叶 shùyè HSK 4 #9,930

tree leaf; tree leaves; foliage

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loose; slack; relaxed / pine (tree)

木 mù #2,278

wood; tree; timber / numb; wooden (figurative)

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mulberry tree / mulberry

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cypress (tree) / cedar