cung4 zam1松針松针
Jyutpingcung4 zam1
Yalechùhng jām
Definition
Pine needles; the leaves of a pine tree.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the needle-like leaves of pine trees. It is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing gardening, botany, or specific types of tea or traditional medicine. In most casual contexts, people might just use the general term 葉.
Measure word
zi1枝jīExamples
The ground is covered in pine needles.
Related words
Common phrases
pine needle tea
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