No. 4,542 in Chinese
树干
Tree trunk.
In a sentence
树干上刻着人们的名字。
People's names are carved onto the tree trunk.
In this sentence, '树干' refers to the central part of the tree, emphasizing its role as a surface for carvings.
大雨过后，树干显得格外湿润。
After the heavy rain, the tree trunk appears particularly moist.
Here, '树干' is described in terms of its condition post rainfall, highlighting its physical presence.
我们在树干旁边拍了一张合影。
We took a group photo next to the tree trunk.
In this context, '树干' serves as a location marker near which activities are performed, showing its spatial significance.
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