松树 sōngshù pine
pine; pine tree
How to remember 松树: 松 pine tree + 树 tree = pine.
Characters
How it is used
- 'Pine tree' - 一棵松树 (yì kē sōngshù) a pine; measure word 棵.
- Culturally a symbol of endurance and integrity (evergreen through winter), often paired with 竹, 梅.
- 松 (sōng) = pine; note the same character 松 also means 'loose/relax' in 松弛/松懈.
Example sentences
- 以前我家前面有棵大松树。 Yǐqián wǒjiā qiánmiàn yǒukē dà sōngshù.There used to be a big pine tree in front of my house.