扁柏 (biǎn bǎi) — Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis)
Definition
A type of evergreen conifer (Japanese cypress) native to East Asia, valued for its durable, fragrant wood used in temples and high-quality furniture. The pinyin is biǎn, not biǎn 'flat' — the character is a phonetic component here.
noun
Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis)
Measure word · 棵
Examples
- 扁柏。Zhè kē biǎn bǎi yǐ jīng shēng zhǎng le yì bǎi nián le.This Japanese cypress has been growing for a hundred years.
- 扁柏。Zhì zuò zhè zhǒng jiā jù cháng yòng biǎn bǎi mù.This kind of furniture is often made from Japanese cypress wood.
- 扁柏。Rì běn yǒu hěn duō gǔ lǎo de biǎn bǎi.Japan has many ancient Japanese cypress trees.
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