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How do you say "pine" in Chinese?
松树
sōng shù
In Chinese, "pine" is 松树 (sōng shù).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "sōng shù" with first tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
松树 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
松树在森林中散发着清新的气息。
sōng shù zài sēn lín zhōng sàn fà zhe qīng xīn de qì xī 。
The pine smelled fresh in the forest.
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How to remember 松树
Think of the moment when the pine smelled fresh in the forest; it pairs naturally with the sound "sōng shù".
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Questions about 松树
How do you pronounce 松树?
This one reads "sōng shù" with first tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 松树 formal or casual?
松树 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 松树 used in Chinese?
松树 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 松树在森林中散发着清新的气息。 (The pine smelled fresh in the forest.).
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