Definitions
Etymology
Depicts the leaves of a mulberry tree (木). The leaves from a mulberry tree were the food silkworms would eat.
About
The character 桑 represents the mulberry tree, a plant of great economic and agricultural importance as its leaves are the primary food source for silkworms in sericulture. Structurally, its modern form combines a top element of three 又 (yòu) characters, originally depicting right hands, but here symbolizing multiple branches or lush foliage, placed above the bottom component 木 (mù), meaning tree. This combination visually depicts a tree laden with branches and leaves, identifying the mulberry species. The core meaning of 桑 refers to the tree, its timber, or the cultivation practice for silk production, extending to denote geographical areas planted with these trees.
Example Sentences Hide
我家有一棵桑树。
桑叶可以用来喂蚕。
桑葚的味道很甜美。
孩子们在桑树下玩耍。
这家酒店的桑拿设施很齐全。
农民们正在采摘桑叶。
桑树的生长需要充足的阳光。
在古代，桑蚕业非常重要。