材
material; timber; talent; coffin
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
material; timber; substance
Refers to raw or processed substances used for construction or manufacturing. Can be specific like wood or steel, or general.
This type of timber is very sturdy.
We need to purchase construction materials.
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Use locally sourced materials, like stones, to build a house.
Steel is an important foundation for modern industry.
These medicinal herbs require special processing.
noun
coffin
Specifically refers to a coffin, often used with terms related to burial and funerals.
He selected a high-quality coffin for his father.
In traditional customs, coffins should be made from heavy timber.
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That coffin was placed in the center of the mourning hall.
In ancient times, making coffins was a specialized craft.
The coffin shop is right at the corner of the old street.
noun
data; material; information
Refers to collected information, reference materials, or data used for study, work, or research.
The teacher handed out new teaching materials.
This material is very useful for writing the report.
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He collected a lot of study materials for the exam.
There is a large amount of practice question material in the question bank.
This document is precious historical material.
noun
talented person; ability; talent
literaryRefers to a person of talent or ability. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
He is a rare talent for the country.
This company focuses on cultivating scientific and technological talent.
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Teaching students in accordance with their aptitude is an important educational principle.
An era where outstanding talents emerge in large numbers is inspiring.
Managers must be good at identifying and employing capable people.
noun
a surname
nameUsed as a Chinese family name.
My colleague's surname is Cai.
Mr. Cai is the host of this meeting.
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There are not many famous historical figures with the surname Cai.
The Cai surname is mainly distributed in northern China.
May I ask your surname? — My humble surname is Cai.