Liuzhou, a prefecture-level city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

poplar and willow trees collectively

Liuzhou prefecture-level city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, located on the Liu River and serving as a major regional rail and transport hub

willow; any tree of the genus Salix

the white, fuzzy down attached to willow seeds that drifts in the wind like cotton wool

Describes a beautiful scene of dense green willows and bright blooming flowers; enchanting spring sight

Long and shapely arched eyebrows of a woman, resembling the curve of a willow leaf; also called [[柳叶眉|柳葉眉|liu3 ye4 mei2]].

weeping willow; a deciduous tree with long, thin, drooping branches

willow branch or twig

Liu Zongyuan (773–819), a famous essayist and poet of the Tang Dynasty. He was a leader of the Classical Prose Movement and is ranked among the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song. He is also known for his landscape travelogues and fables.

a branch or twig from a willow tree

Liu Yong (987–1053), a famous poet of the Northern Song Dynasty known for his popular romantic lyrics; also known as [[柳三变|柳三变|liu3 san1 bian4]], [[柳七|柳七|liu3 qi1]], or [[柳屯田|柳屯田|liu3 tun2 tian2]].

Chinese tamarisk; a deciduous tree with slender, reddish branches and pink flowers that is highly adaptable to alkaline soil and dry or wet environments

Liu Qing (1916-1978), a modern Chinese writer; author of "The Builders"

Liulin county in [[吕梁|呂梁|lu:3 liang2]], [[山西|山西|shan1 xi1]] province

Originally a line from a poem describing a scenic view, this phrase is now used to describe finding a way out of a desperate situation or suddenly seeing a new opportunity when all hope seemed lost.

leaves of the willow tree

a woman's slender and graceful waist, compared to the flexibility of a willow branch

Liucheng, a county in [[柳州市|柳州市|liu3 zhou1 shi4]], Guangxi

leaf warbler; small bird of the genus Phylloscopus, typically greenish or brownish in color and found in forests and shrubs feeding on insects

the shade provided by willow trees; the cool area under leafy willow branches

the fruit of the sweet orange tree Citrus sinensis

(idiom) to seek carnal pleasure; to visit prostitutes or brothels; to sow one's wild oats

Liuhe county in Tonghua, Jilin province

Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica); a large evergreen tree reaching up to 40 meters in height, with reddish-brown bark and needle-like leaves, used for construction and essential oils.

Wickerwork; items such as baskets or trays woven from willow twigs.

Liuhe County in [[通化|通化|tong1 hua4]] prefecture-level city, Jilin province

A type of deciduous ash tree native to northeast China with tough, fine-grained wood often used for making furniture, doors, and plywood; its bark is also used in traditional medicine.

describes a beautiful spring scene with flowers in full bloom and lush green trees

the peach blossoms are red and the willows are green; describes the bright and colorful scenery of spring

Describing a woman looking or acting very angry; literally "willow-leaf eyebrows standing straight up".

(idiom) withered flowers and broken willows; metaphor for a woman who has been discarded after being sexually exploited or who is considered promiscuous

Liulin county in [[吕梁|呂梁|lu:3 liang2]], [[山西|山西|shan1 xi1]] province

(literary) army camp or barracks; specifically refers to the [[细柳营|細柳營|xi4 liu3 ying2]] historical site from the Han Dynasty

Liu Gongquan (778-865), a famous Tang dynasty calligrapher known for his powerful and bony style; he is often mentioned alongside [[颜真卿|顏真卿|yan2 zhen1 qing1]] in the phrase [[颜柳|顏柳|yan2 liu3]]

Legendary Tang dynasty scholar and the protagonist of a famous fantasy story who rescues a dragon princess

Deciduous tree or shrub with slender, drooping branches and tiny scale-like leaves; it is salt-tolerant, often used for windbreaks, and its twigs are used in traditional medicine or for weaving baskets.

an unintentional action that leads to an unexpected positive result; literally meaning 'planting a willow branch without intent and seeing it grow into a shade tree'

Liucheng, a county in Liuzhou City [[柳州市|柳州市|liu3 zhou1 shi4]], Guangxi

weeping willow; another name for the [[柳树|柳樹|liu3 shu4]]

A small plucked stringed instrument resembling a [[琵琶|琵琶|pi2 pa5]], with four strings and a high-pitched, clear sound.

(botany) a deciduous shrub in the olive family, with lance-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers; often used for ornamental hedges

A deciduous shrub or small tree with linear leaves, typically found in wet areas like river valleys and used for erosion control and weaving; salix psammophila.

A famous Tang dynasty fantasy story by [[李朝威|李朝威|li3 chao2 wei1]] about a scholar named [[柳毅|柳毅|liu3 yi4]] who rescues a dragon princess from her abusive husband and eventually marries her.

The calligraphic style of Tang Dynasty artist [[柳公权|柳公權|liu3 gong1 quan2]], characterized by its thin, firm strokes and tight structure; it is often contrasted with the more thick and heavy [[颜体|顏體|yan2 ti3]] style.

Taiwanese term for the sweet orange (fruit)

Liunan, a district of Liuzhou City, Guangxi

Liunan district of Liuzhou city, Guangxi

sexually transmitted disease; venereal disease; often used in a historical or colloquial context. In the past, [[花柳|花柳|hua1 liu3]] was a metaphor for prostitutes, hence the name for diseases spread through sexual contact.