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红木

Word · NounTraditional紅木

hard, heavy reddish-brown wood

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Meanings

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1.

noun

a generic term for hard and heavy reddish-brown wood; often used for high-end furniture

Refers to a category of high-quality, durable hardwoods, not a single species. Common types include rosewood, mahogany, and red sandalwood.

Zhè这
tào套
hóng红
mù木
jiā家
jù具
shì是
tā他
jiā家
de的
chuán传
jiā家
bǎo宝
 。

This set of rosewood furniture is a family heirloom in his house.

Hóng红
mù木
yīn因
qí其
wén纹
lǐ理
měi美
guān观
hé和
jīng经
jiǔ久
nài耐
yòng用
ér而
bèi备
shòu受
tuī推
chóng崇
 。

Rosewood is highly regarded for its beautiful grain and durability.

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Jiàn鉴
bié别
zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
hóng红
mù木
xū需
yào要
zhuān专
yè业
zhī知
shí识
 。

Identifying genuine rosewood requires specialized knowledge.

Zhè这
ge个
shū书
fáng房
de的
shū书
jià架
shì是
yòng用
shàng上
děng等
de的
hóng红
mù木
dǎ打
zào造
de的
 。

The bookshelf in this study is made from high-quality rosewood.