桑榆
Chinese
mulberry tree | elm | ||
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simp. and trad. (桑榆) |
桑 | 榆 |
Etymology
Literally: mulberry and elm trees
- During the evening time, the sun shines through the leaves of the mulberry and elm trees. As a result, this phrase has come to be associated with the evening.
Pronunciation
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