teak; tropical hardwood tree
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Meanings
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teak (Tectona grandis), a tropical deciduous hardwood tree with durable, water-resistant timber used in shipbuilding, furniture, and construction
Refers specifically to Tectona grandis, native to South and Southeast Asia. Highly valued for its natural oils that make it resistant to rot and termites.
Yòu柚
mù木
shì是
zào造
chuán船
de的
shàng上
děng等
mù木
cái材
。
Teak is a premium timber for shipbuilding.
Zhè这
tào套
yòu柚
mù木
jiā家
jù具
yǐ已
jīng经
yòng用
le了
wǔ五
shí十
nián年
。
This teak furniture set has been in use for fifty years.
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Miǎn缅
diàn甸
chū出
chǎn产
de的
yòu柚
mù木
zhì质
liàng量
zuì最
hǎo好
。
Myanmar produces the highest quality teak.
Yòu柚
mù木
dì地
bǎn板
fáng防
cháo潮
xìng性
néng能
yōu优
yì异
。
Teak flooring has excellent moisture-resistant properties.