Definition
柳 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'willow', typically appearing in compound words like 柳树 (willow tree) or 柳条 (willow branch). It is also a common Chinese surname (Liǔ), used independently (e.g., 姓柳).
b.f.
(bound form) willow
Examples
- 。Zhè kē liǔ shù hěn gāo.This willow tree is very tall.
- 。Chūntiān liǔ tiáo biàn lǜ le.In spring, willow branches turn green.
- 。Hú biān zhòng le hěn duō liǔ shù.Many willow trees were planted by the lake.
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