(jiě) — a type of oak tree (Quercus dentata)

Definition

檞 (jiě) is a specific species of oak tree (Quercus dentata), valued for its hard wood. Used mainly in botany, forestry, and traditional furniture contexts.

noun
a type of oak tree (Quercus dentata)
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Examples

  • Zhè kē jiě shù yǐ yǒu bǎi nián lì shǐ.
    This oak tree has a history of a hundred years.
  • Shān zhōng cháng jiàn jiě shù yǔ sōng shù hùn shēng.
    Oak trees and pine trees often grow together in the mountains.
  • jiě Mù cái zhì jiān yìng, shì hé zhì zuò jiā jù.
    Oak wood is hard and suitable for making furniture.

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