大树大樹
Term · Raw material
large-tree
Literal meaning
big tree
Definition#
Trade grade below gushu: trees that are tall and unpruned but younger, very roughly several decades old. Related 中小树 'medium and small trees' means younger trees again. The boundaries are informal and vary by seller.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | large-tree from mature, younger-than-gushu trees pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
|
| Deutsch | Dashu von großen (mittelalten) Teebäumen pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
|
| Русский | дашу с больших (зрелых) деревьев pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
|
| 简体字 | 大树 | |
| 繁體字 | 大樹 | |
| 日本語 | 大樹 |
Common confusions#
- English 'old arbor' is used by vendors for both 大树 and 古树.