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树身
shùshēn
Description
树身是树中间又高又粗的部分，上面长着树枝和树叶。
The 树身 is the tall and thick middle part of the tree, with branches and leaves growing on it.
我们常说的“树干”，其实和“树身”意思差不多。
What we often call the 'tree trunk' actually means about the same as '树身'.
Meanings
树身shùshēn
the trunk of a tree
这棵大树的树身很粗。
The trunk of this big tree is very thick.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
树 (tree) + 身 (body/main part), literally the tree's body.
- Nuance
树干 is the more common everyday word; 树身 sounds slightly more descriptive.
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