The mountainous regions of the south are rich in fir timber.
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Specifically refers to wood from 杉树 (China fir, Cunninghamia lanceolata) - a fast-growing softwood native to southern China, prized for being light, fragrant, rot-resistant, and easy to work. It's the classic timber for traditional Chinese coffins, beams, and rural furniture.
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Don't confuse with 衫 ('shirt') - same pronunciation, totally different character. Also note 杉 has a second reading 'shā' used in some place names, but for the wood the standard is shān.
