Chinese
zhītiáo
Meaning: branch; twig
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

枝條
枝
條
枝条
枝
条

Example sentences

The willow branches are swaying in the wind.
柳樹的枝條垂到了水面上。
柳树的枝条垂到了水面上。
The willow branches hung down to the water surface.
柳樹的枝條向水面垂下。
柳树的枝条向水面垂下。
The willow branches hang down towards the surface of the water.

Usage Notes

Refers to thin and long branches of a tree.

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