木
tree; wood; numb
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesnoun
tree
Refers generally to trees or woody plants.
There are many trees in the forest.
Logging is a very hard job.
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One tree does not make a forest; we must unite.
The fruit trees here are growing very well.
He went to the mountains to cut down trees.
noun
wood; timber
Refers to the material or substance that makes up the trunk of a tree.
This table is made of sandalwood.
Jujube wood is very hard and suitable for making furniture.
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I want to buy a piece of elm wood to make a stool.
The house structure is mostly made of wood.
The grain of this wood is very beautiful.
noun
coffin
literarySpecifically refers to a coffin made of wood; often found in formal expressions.
That elderly person is on the verge of death.
He prepared his coffin well in advance.
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That is a coffin made of nanmu wood.
Rich people in ancient times used expensive coffins.
This coffin is placed very neatly.
adjective
simple and honest; unsophisticated
neutralDescribes a person who is straightforward, honest, but perhaps not articulate or sophisticated.
He is unsophisticated and not good with words.
That unsophisticated young man is actually very smart.
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Everyone likes his kind of unsophisticated manner.
He looks a bit simple, but is actually very reliable.
Such unsophisticated people are rare in modern society.
adjective
slow; dull; unresponsive
informalInformal. Describes someone who reacts slowly to situations or appears awkward/stiff.
Why are you so slow? Hurry up and go!
His reaction is a bit slow; maybe he isn't fully awake.
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Looking at his wooden/stupid appearance, it's really frustrating.
Don't just stand there stunned when this happens; think of a solution quickly.
Everyone else was laughing, but he just stood there woodenly.
adjective
numb; tingling
Refers to the loss of sensation in a body part, usually due to cold, pressure, or anesthesia.
My legs are numb from the cold; come inside and warm up.
My tongue is numb and I can't taste the sweetness.
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His hand was numbed by the anesthetic.
If you sit too long, your legs will go numb.
My face feels numb and wooden from the cold wind.
proper noun
Mu (surname)
A Chinese surname.
I have a friend whose surname is Mu.
Teacher Mu is teaching us Chinese.
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Mr. Mu, may I ask your age?
A compound surname is Ouyang, a single surname is Mu.
There are several households in this village with the surname Mu.