巴西花梨木

bāxīhuālímù

noun

Measure Word

一种巴西花梨木 zhǒng

Meanings

1 Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)

Characters

flower, patterned

Examples

巴西花梨木是顶级吉他背板用材。

Bāxī huālímù shì dǐngjí jítā bèibǎn yòngcái.

Brazilian rosewood is a top-tier wood for guitar back panels.

巴西花梨木属于濒危树种，受到国际保护。

Bāxī huālímù shǔyú bīnwēi shùzhǒng, shòudào guójì bǎohù.

Brazilian rosewood is an endangered species under international protection.

Tips

culture

Listed on CITES Appendix I since 1992 — one of the most strictly regulated timbers in the world. Highly prized in lutherie for its ringing tone, but trade in new Brazilian rosewood wood is essentially banned; only certified pre-ban stocks are legal.

Stroke Order

巴 bā

西 xī

花 huā

梨 lí

木 mù