cherry blossom
Cherry blossoms, especially those from the Japanese cherry tree, are celebrated worldwide for their beauty and cultural significance, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and the renewal of spring.
Definition
B1Botany
(general)The flower of the cherry tree, typically pink or white, blooming briefly in early spring.
Example
- Cherry blossoms covered the park in a beautiful pink blanket.
B2Japanese Culture
(symbolic)A symbol of the transient nature of life, renewal, and beauty, deeply ingrained in Japanese traditions and festivals.
Example
- During hanami, people gather under cherry blossoms to celebrate their fleeting beauty.
C1Art and Literature
(symbolic)A motif representing the brief yet intense period of beauty or popularity.
Example
- The cherry blossom in the painting symbolizes the ephemeral nature of happiness.
Similar
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