Definitions
(noun)
woods; forest
(noun)
group; collection (of similar things)
Etymology
Combination of two trees (木).
About
林 is a straightforward ideogram formed by placing two 木 (mù) characters side by side. This duplication visually represents many trees growing together, signifying a forest or grove. Beyond this literal sense, it is often used metaphorically for a dense collection of people or things, like a gathering of scholars or a cluster of tall buildings. The character is also a common Chinese surname and a frequent component in other characters related to wood or large groups.
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这片树林很茂密。
我们去森林里探险。
竹林在春天格外美丽。
林荫道上铺满了落叶。
保护森林对环境有益。
他在林业局工作多年。
城市规划包括森林公园的建设。
林业的可持续发展需要科学管理。