noun HSK 4
Traditional 樹枝
tree branch · twig · bough
Meaning
树枝 refers to the branches that grow from a tree trunk. It can describe both large branches (boughs) and smaller branches or twigs. The word combines 树 (tree) and 枝 (branch/limb), making its meaning transparent and literal.
Usage
This is a common, neutral term used in everyday speech and writing. It appears frequently when discussing trees, nature, or using branches as materials. Native speakers use it to describe branches of any size, though 树杈 may be used for major forked branches and 小树枝 for very small twigs.
Examples
- 01风把那根树枝吹断了。.The wind broke that tree branch.
- 02孩子们用树枝搭了一个小房子。.The children built a little house with tree branches.
Characters
Measure words
- 根一根树枝
- 条几条树枝
Common collocations
- 折树枝to break off a branch
- 树枝摇晃branches swaying
- 干树枝dry branches
- 砍树枝to cut branches
Antonyms
Origin
The compound is straightforward: 树 (tree) + 枝 (branch). The character 枝 itself contains the wood radical 木, indicating its connection to trees and plants.