松枝

sōngzhī

noun #21,245

Measure Word

一根松枝 gēn

Meanings

1 pine branch
2 pine bough

Characters

Examples

他折了一根松枝插在花瓶里。

Tā zhé le yī gēn sōngzhī chā zài huāpíng lǐ.

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

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