硬木

yìngmù

noun #28,082

Measure Word

一块硬木 kuài

Meanings

1 hardwood
2 hard timber

Characters

hard; stiff; tough

wood; tree; timber

Examples

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.

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.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

硬 yìng

木 mù