树 (shù) — tree

树 (shù)

树 means tree. It is one of the most basic nature words in Chinese. It also appears in compounds related to planting or establishing something, reflecting the idea that a tree is planted and grows over time.

Meanings

1. [noun] Tree; a tall woody plant.
2. [verb] To plant; to establish; to set up (in formal or written use).

Example Sentences

公园里有很多大树。 Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō dà shù. There are many large trees in the park.

这棵树已经长了一百年了。 Zhè kē shù yǐjīng zhǎng le yī bǎi nián le. This tree has been growing for a hundred years.

春天来了，树上开满了花。 Chūntiān lái le, shù shàng kāi mǎn le huā. Spring has arrived; the trees are covered with blossoms.

我们在学校门口种了一棵树。 Wǒmen zài xuéxiào ménkǒu zhòng le yī kē shù. We planted a tree at the school entrance.

Collocations

Memory Hook

The character 树 has 木 (wood) inside it. A tree is the original source of wood. Think of 木 growing bigger and taller, becoming the full 树 character.