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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
櫚lǘpalm treezg, 18 strokes, radical 木
lǘ(lv2)lv T2
  1. 1palm tree
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March 24, 2026

櫚lǘ(lv2)

The character 櫚 (lǘ) refers to a type of palm tree, often found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly associated with tropical landscapes and can be used in contexts relating to nature, gardening, or landscape design.

Strokes18Radical木
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, palm trees are often associated with warm climates and are popular in coastal areas, symbolizing relaxation and tropical leisure. They are also a common motif in traditional Chinese paintings depicting nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a lush tropical scene where a tall palm tree (櫚) sways in the breeze. The character looks like a tree with a wide crown, framing the idea of palms that provide shade and beauty.

Meanings of 櫚

lǘ(lv2)
1palm tree
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About 櫚

櫚Simplified
18Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 櫚 with similar characters related to other types of trees. This term is more informal and might not be used in scientific contexts, where specific species names would be preferred. Common collocations include '棕櫚' (zōnglǘ), meaning 'date palm'.

HSK Study Tips

While 櫚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words like '树' (shù, tree) and '花' (huā, flower). Focus on recognizing its radicals and understanding its usage in botanical contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 櫚 (palm tree) with similar characters like 榕 (banyan tree). A common mistake is using 櫚 to refer to all trees instead of its specific meaning.

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Etymology of 櫚

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)閭
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Origin

櫚 = 木 + 閭. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 櫚

IDS Structure⿰木閭
櫚Full character
=
木Mu4
left
閭lü2
right
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Parts

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How to say palm tree in Chinese

“palm tree” in Chinese is櫚lǘ

The character 櫚 (lǘ) refers to a type of palm tree, often found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly associated with tropical landscapes and can be used in contexts relating to nature, gardening, or landscape design.

When to use 櫚

Be cautious not to confuse 櫚 with similar characters related to other types of trees. This term is more informal and might not be used in scientific contexts, where specific species names would be preferred. Common collocations include '棕櫚' (zōnglǘ), meaning 'date palm'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 櫚 (palm tree) with similar characters like 榕 (banyan tree). A common mistake is using 櫚 to refer to all trees instead of its specific meaning.

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Cultural Notes for 櫚

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In Western cultures, palm trees are often symbols of vacation and tropical paradises, whereas in Chinese culture, they can also represent resilience and adaptability in harsh environments.

Word Family of 櫚

Words containing this character4
棕榈palm tree棕櫚
榈lǘpalm tree櫚
棕榈油palm oil棕櫚油
棕榈树palm tree棕櫚樹
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Frequently asked questions about 櫚

It is pronounced as lǘ, with a rising tone.

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