苜
tree; wood; wooden; simple; numb
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesnoun
tree; wood; timber
Refers to trees as plants or wood as material. One of the five elements (五行) in Chinese philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire, earth.
There are many tall trees in this forest.
This table is made of wood.
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The five elements include metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
noun
coffin
formalUsed in formal or classical contexts. Often seen in idioms like 行将就木 (approaching one's coffin / nearing death).
to be approaching one's coffin; to be near death
coffin
adjective
wooden; made of wood
Describes objects made from wood.
This is a wooden table.
wooden bridge
adjective
simple; plain; unsophisticated; slow-witted
Describes a person who is honest but not clever or quick-witted, or someone who appears stiff or wooden in demeanor. Often used in 木讷 (mù nè).
He is simple and slow-witted by nature, not good with words.
This child seems a bit wooden / slow to react.
adjective
numb; insensitive
Describes a loss of sensation or feeling, often due to pressure, cold, or medical conditions.
My foot has gone numb from sitting.
My fingers are frozen stiff / numb from the cold.
proper noun
surname Mu
A Chinese family name.
Mr. Mu