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臭椿
chòuchūn
Description
臭椿是一种很高的树。
"臭椿" is a very tall tree.
它长得很快，叶子有一点臭味，所以叫这个名字。
It grows quickly, and its leaves have a slight bad smell, so it is named that way.
Meanings
臭椿chòuchūn
tree of heaven (a tall, fast-growing tree)
路边有几棵臭椿。
There are a few Chinese sumac trees by the roadside.
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Notes
- Etymology
臭 (smelly) + 椿 (a kind of tree); named for its foul-smelling leaves.
- Nuance
distinct from 香椿, the edible fragrant tree; 臭椿 is not eaten.
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