ng4 tung4梧桐
Jyutpingng4 tung4
Yaleǹgh tùhng
Definition
Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex), a deciduous tree cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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How it's used
梧桐 is a specific botanical name often associated with traditional Chinese poetry and literature, where it frequently symbolizes nobility or serves as a setting for mythical creatures like the phoenix. In modern Hong Kong, you are more likely to encounter the name in formal botanical contexts or specific park signage rather than in casual daily conversation. Because it is a formal term, it is rarely used in slang or idiomatic expressions.
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po1樖pōExamples
That Chinese parasol tree in the park is huge.
Do you know where one can see Chinese parasol trees?
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Chinese parasol tree
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Grammar guides
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