椿

How to Say
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chūn
Radical: 木 13 strokes
Meaning: Chinese toon
💡 Spring (chūn) tree gives edible 'toon' sprouts.
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椿 (chūn) meaning in English —

椿 (chūn) refers to the Chinese toon tree, known for its edible young leaves that taste like onions. In Chinese culture, it symbolizes longevity and filial piety, as the tree's wood is durable and often used in furniture. It appears in the idiom '椿萱并茂' (parents both alive and well).

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