桑榆
Chinese
| mulberry tree | elm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (桑榆) | 桑 | 榆 | |
| simp. #(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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