waai4 syu6槐樹槐树
Jyutpingwaai4 syu6
Yalewàaih syuh
Definition
Locust tree; a large deciduous tree of the Styphnolobium genus native to China.
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How it's used
Locust trees are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and literature, often appearing in classical poetry as symbols of home or nostalgia. In modern Hong Kong, you are more likely to encounter the term in botanical or historical contexts rather than in daily street-level conversation. Distinguishing between the native 槐樹 and the introduced 刺槐 is important for those interested in local urban forestry.
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po1樖pōExamples
Has the locust tree in the park bloomed yet?
They planted many locust trees here, it is very comfortable.
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