Chinese

cǎomù
Meaning: plants and trees; vegetation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

草
木

Example sentences

The plants and trees on this mountain are very lush.
這座山已經禿了多年,沒有草木。
这座山已经秃了多年,没有草木。
This mountain has been bare for many years, with no trees or grass.
春天來了,許多草木紛紛萌芽。
春天来了,许多草木纷纷萌芽。
Spring has come, and many plants are sprouting one after another.

Usage Notes

A general term for flora or greenery.

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