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nán
noun #27,504

Meanings

  1. 1 phoebe (a type of laurel tree, Phoebe nanmu)
  2. 2 nanmu (a prized hardwood native to southwest China)

Examples

金丝楠木是中国最珍贵的木材之一。
Jīnsī nánmù shì Zhōngguó zuì zhēnguì de mùcái zhī yī.
Golden thread nanmu is one of China's most precious timbers.
楠也用作人名，意为坚实如楠木。
Nán yě yòng zuò rénmíng, yì wéi jiānshí rú nánmù.
Nán is also used as a given name, meaning as solid as nanmu wood.

Tips

culture
金丝楠木 (jīnsī nánmù) — golden thread nanmu — was the imperial timber of choice for palace construction and fine furniture. True nanmu pieces command extraordinary prices at auction. The Forbidden City's main halls are built from it.

Stroke Order

楠 nán