杨 yáng willow
willow; poplar; aspen; surname
How to remember 杨: 木 tree + 𠃓 sunny = willow. The class sketches every tree by the river on a sunny afternoon, while the teacher names each one, willow.
Component breakdown
杨 = 木 tree + 𠃓 sunny
- 木 tree
- 𠃓 sunny
The class sketches every tree by the river on a sunny afternoon, while the teacher names each one, willow.
How it is used
- Poplar/willow tree - 杨树 (yángshù) poplar, 白杨 (báiyáng) white poplar.
- Mainly known as one of the most common Chinese surnames (杨). Distinct from 柳 (liǔ), the drooping willow.