松树

• Pinyin: sōng shù
• Hanzi breakdown: 松 = 木 (wood) + 公 (phonetic), meaning pine; 树 = 木 (wood) + 对 + 寸, meaning tree

Meaning

Pine tree. An evergreen coniferous tree.

Refers to pine trees of various species. Pine trees are culturally significant in China, symbolising resilience, longevity, and integrity because they stay green through harsh winters. Commonly seen in parks, mountains, and traditional Chinese paintings.

Examples

1. 山上长满了高大的松树。 The mountain is covered with tall pine trees.
2. 冬天的时候，松树还是绿色的。 In winter, pine trees are still green.
3. 这棵松树已经有一百多年的历史了。 This pine tree is over a hundred years old.

Usage Guide

Context: nature, culture

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 松树一年四季都是绿色的。(Pine trees are green in all four seasons.)
• 公园里种了一排松树。(A row of pine trees was planted in the park.)

Don't Say

• 我们家门口有一棵很高的松树果。(Don't say 松树果 — the correct word for pine cone is 松果.)

Origin & History

Compound of 松 (pine) and 树 (tree), literally 'pine tree.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal