How to write 桉

桉 (ān) 1. A common evergreen tree, with a tall and straight trunk, dense wood used in construction, and leaves that can extract eucalyptus oil for medicinal or aromatic use. The bark can be used for tanning. Also known as "jade tree," "golden tree," or "eucalyptus." 2. (Noun) Eucalyptus; a general term for plants in the genus Eucalyptus of the Myrtaceae family. Evergreen tree. 3. (Noun) Same as "案" (ān). In the dictionary "Zihui·Mu Bu": "桉, same as 案." 4. (Noun) Name of a plant. Eucalyptus genus in the Myrtaceae family, an evergreen tree. Originally from Australia. The bark is rough and resembles cedar bark. The leaves are alternate, oval or elongated lanceolate, with a sharp tip, deep green on the surface, with prominent lateral veins intersecting with the midrib at nearly right angles. The fruit is cup-shaped. It grows rapidly and is mainly used for ornamental purposes; the wood can be used for construction. Also known as "oil eucalyptus."