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How do you say "palm" in Chinese?
棕榈树
zōng lǘ shù
In Chinese, "palm" is 棕榈树 (zōng lǘ shù).
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Pronunciation
Try saying "zōng lǘ shù" — first tone, then second tone, then fourth tone — where held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Writing and usage
棕榈树 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
一棵高大的棕榈树在海滩上摇曳。
yī kē gāo dà de zōng lǘ shù zài hǎi tān shàng yáo yè 。
A tall palm swayed on the beach.
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How to remember 棕榈树
Imagine the scene from "A tall palm swayed on the beach" the moment you hear "zōng lǘ shù".
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Questions about 棕榈树
How do you pronounce 棕榈树?
Try saying "zōng lǘ shù" — first tone, then second tone, then fourth tone — where held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Is 棕榈树 formal or casual?
棕榈树 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 棕榈树 used in Chinese?
棕榈树 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 一棵高大的棕榈树在海滩上摇曳。 (A tall palm swayed on the beach.).
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