硬木 (yìngmù) · hardwood, hard timber

Measure Word

一块硬木 kuài

HSK 7-9

这张桌子是用硬木做的，非常耐用。

Zhè zhāng zhuōzi shì yòng yìngmù zuò de, fēicháng nàiyòng.

This table is made of hardwood and is very durable.

HSK 7-9

硬木地板比软木地板更难安装。

Yìngmù dìbǎn bǐ ruǎnmù dìbǎn gèng nán ānzhuāng.

Hardwood floors are harder to install than softwood floors.

usage

硬木 contrasts with 软木 (softwood). Common Chinese hardwoods include 红木 (rosewood/mahogany), prized in traditional furniture making.

硬 yìng

木 mù