qiū
noun #26,763

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 Catalpa (a type of deciduous tree)
  2. 2 Mallotus japonicus

Examples

Qiū shù shì yī zhǒng gāodà de luòyè qiáomù, cáizhì yōuliáng.
The Catalpa is a tall deciduous tree with excellent wood quality.
Yuànzi lǐ zhòng le jǐ kē qiūshù, qiūtiān kāi báisè de huā.
Several Catalpa trees were planted in the yard; they bloom with white flowers in autumn.

Tips

culture
(Catalpa bungei) is native to China and has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. Its wood is prized for furniture, chess boards, and traditional instruments. The character appears in classical poetry.

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