仫
tree; wood; wooden; simple; numb
Meanings
8 senses · 14 examplesnoun
tree
Refers to woody plants with a trunk; also used as a classifier for plants.
The mountain is planted full of trees.
to graft flowers onto trees; to engage in fraud or deception
noun
wood; timber; lumber
Refers to the material obtained from trees.
This table is made of good wood.
the wood is already made into a boat; what is done cannot be undone
adjective
wooden; made of wood
Describes objects constructed from wood.
This is a wooden box.
The floor is covered with wooden floorboards.
adjective
simple; plain; unaffected
Describes a person who is unsophisticated or slow to react; can be neutral or slightly negative.
He looks dull, but actually understands everything clearly.
This child is a bit wooden and doesn't like to talk.
adjective
numb; wooden (sensation)
Describes a physical sensation of numbness, often used in compound words.
After sitting for so long, my legs have gone numb.
His tongue is numb and he can't taste anything.
noun
coffin
archaicEuphemistic or archaic usage, often in compound words.
to be about to enter the coffin; to be nearing one's death
noun
the Wood element (one of the Five Elements)
technicalUsed in traditional Chinese philosophy, medicine, and feng shui.
The Five Elements include metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
He lacks the Wood element in his destiny chart.
noun
surname Mu
nameA Chinese surname.
Mr. Mu is a famous writer.