柏

bǎi

noun #6,746

Measure Word

一棵柏 kē

Meanings

1 cypress (tree)
2 cedar

Characters

Examples

院子里种了一棵柏树。

Yuànzi lǐ zhòng le yī kē bǎishù.

A cypress tree was planted in the yard.

柏树四季常青。

Bǎishù sìjì chángqīng.

Cypress trees stay green all year round.

Tips

usage

柏 has multiple readings: bǎi (cypress tree, most common), bó (as in 柏林 Bólín, Berlin), and bò (rare). Also a common surname (Bǎi).

Stroke Order

柏 bǎi