No. 4,548 in Chinese
桐
"桐" means "paulownia tree."
In a sentence
桐树在庭院中高大秀美,给人带来清凉和阴影。
The paulownia tree in the courtyard is tall and graceful, providing coolness and shade.
Here, '桐' refers to the '桐树' (paulownia tree), which is a type of plant, illustrating its use in a natural context.
我最近在练习弹奏一种桐木制成的古琴。
I have recently practiced playing a guqin made of paulownia wood.
In this sentence, '桐木' refers to wood derived from the paulownia tree, explaining its application in materials or crafts.
古老的传说中,桐常被用来象征高贵和纯洁。
In ancient legends, paulownia is often used to symbolize nobility and purity.
Here, '桐' symbolizes certain abstract qualities such as nobility or purity, showcasing its use in cultural or symbolic contexts.
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