Meaning
树阴 refers to the shaded area created by a tree's canopy blocking sunlight. It describes the cool, sheltered spot under or near a tree where people often rest or seek relief from the sun. This word emphasizes the shadow and coolness provided by trees, especially valued during hot weather.
Usage
Native speakers commonly use 树阴 when describing outdoor settings, especially in warm weather contexts. It appears in both spoken and written language when discussing places to rest, cool down, or escape the heat. Often paired with verbs like 坐在 (sit in), 站在 (stand in), or 乘凉 (enjoy the cool).
Examples
- 01天气太热了，我们去树阴下坐一会儿吧。, .The weather is too hot; let's go sit in the tree shade for a while.
- 02老人们喜欢在树阴下下棋聊天。.The elderly like to play chess and chat in the shade of trees.
Characters
Measure words
- 片一片树阴
- 块一块树阴
Common collocations
- 在树阴下under the tree shade
- 树阴下乘凉to enjoy the cool under tree shade
- 大树阴shade of a large tree
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 树 (tree) with 阴 (shade/shadow), literally meaning 'tree shade.' The character 阴 originally depicted the shady side of a hill and came to represent all forms of shade and the yin principle in Chinese philosophy.