树 shù tree
tree; to establish
How to remember 树: 木 tree + 对 correct = tree. A young tree goes into the garden, the girl checks with a spirit level that it stands correctly, and Dad calls it her very own tree.
Component breakdown
树 = 木 tree + 对 correct
- 木 tree
- 对 correct
- 又 again
- 寸 inch
A young tree goes into the garden, the girl checks with a spirit level that it stands correctly, and Dad calls it her very own tree.
How it is used
- 'Tree', both the standalone noun (measure word 棵: 一棵树 yì kē shù one tree) and compounds - 树林 (shùlín) woods, 树木 (shùmù) trees collectively.
- Verb sense 'establish/set up (abstractly)' - 树立信心 (shùlì xìnxīn) build up confidence, 建树 (jiànshù) a contribution/achievement.
- For physical parts use 树干 (shùgàn) trunk, 树枝 (shùzhī) branch, 树叶 (shùyè) leaf.
Words with 树
- 树林shùlínShulin city in New Taipei City 新北市, TaiwanHSK 4
- 树木shùmùtreeHSK 5
- 树立shùlìto set upHSK 6
- 建树jiànshùto make a contributionHSK 7
- 松树sōngshùpineHSK 7
- 树干shùgàntree trunkHSK 7
- 杨树yángshùpoplar treeHSK 9
- 柏树bǎishùcypress treeHSK 9
- 柳树liǔshùwillowHSK 9
- 树梢shùshāothe tip of a treeHSK 9
- 树荫shùyīnshade of a treeHSK 9
- 槐树huáishùlocust tree (Sophora japonica)HSK 9
Example sentences
- 这里的树很高。 Zhèlǐ de shù hěn gāo.The trees here are very tall.
- 树叶掉在地上。 Shùyè diào zài dìshang.The tree leaves have fallen to the ground.
- 阳光照在树叶上。 Yángguāng zhào zài shùyè shàng.The sun is shining on the tree leaves.
- 这棵树有三米高。 Zhè kē shù yǒu sān mǐ gāo.This tree is three meters tall.