小树 (xiǎo shù) — sapling, young tree; shrub
Definition
A small or young tree — literally 'little tree' (小 + 树). Refers to a sapling or a small tree still growing, not a mature one.
noun
saplingyoung treeshrub
Measure word · 棵
Examples
- 小树。Zhè kē xiǎo shù shì wǒ qù nián zhǒng de.This sapling is the one I planted last year.
- 小树。Huā yuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō xiǎo shù.There are many small trees in the garden.
- 小树。Zhè kē xiǎo shù yǐ jīng zhǎng chéng dà shù le.This young tree has grown into a big tree.
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