How to write 楊

楊 (yáng) 1. A general term for deciduous trees belonging to the Populus genus of the Salicaceae family. Similar to willows, they have upright branches and fluffy white seeds. There are many varieties, such as silver poplar and white poplar. Example: "The withered poplar bears sprouts; the old man marries his daughter, which is beneficial." (From the Book of Changes, "Da Guo"); "Even an old tree can endure the harsh winter, let alone a decayed wood or a withered poplar." (Poem by Chen Menglei during the Qing Dynasty) 2. An abbreviation for the term "yangtao" (starfruit). 3. An abbreviation for Yang Zhu and his school during the Warring States period. Example: "The opinions of the world either belong to Yang or to Mo." (From the Mencius, Section Teng Wengong) 4. A surname. For instance, Yang Zhen from the Han Dynasty.