Chinese parasol tree
- noun
- /ˈtʃaɪniːz ˈpærəˌsɒl triː/
- Specialized
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árbol parásol chino
- In late spring, the Chinese parasol tree displays beautiful clusters of yellow-green blossoms.
Examples
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We planted a Chinese parasol tree next to the patio for its decorative flowers and unique seed pods.
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The Chinese parasol tree is prized for its large, shade-giving leaves in many Southern gardens.
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The Chinese parasol tree is a beautiful addition to any garden.
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Many people admire the Chinese parasol trees in the park.
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In late spring, the Chinese parasol tree displays beautiful clusters of yellow-green blossoms.
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The Chinese parasol tree is prized for its large, shade-giving leaves in many Southern gardens.
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We planted a Chinese parasol tree next to the patio for its decorative flowers and unique seed pods.
Synonyms
A tree from China with large maple-like leaves and leaflike pods
A tree that loses its leaves each year with maple-like leaves, long strings of yellow-green flowers, and leaflike pods
A tree with leaves like a maple, long yellow-green flower clusters and pods that look like leaves
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'Chinese' indicates origin, 'parasol' evokes an umbrella-like shape or shading function, and 'tree' names the plant, so a learner who knows the parts can infer it is a tree from China with parasol-like qualities. This follows common descriptive noun‑combination patterns and does not require idiomatic knowledge, so a B1 learner would likely understand the meaning from the constituents.
Etymology
Chinese parasol tree comes from where the tree is from and how it looks: Chinese shows it comes from China, and parasol means 'small umbrella' because its large, round leaves make an umbrella-like top. That's why people plant it for shade and for its pretty flowers and seed pods.
