Definitions
(noun)
tree; wood
(adjective)
wooden
(adjective)
numb
Etymology
Pictograph of a tree.
About
The character 木 is a pictograph originating from a direct depiction of a tree: a central trunk with branches at the top and roots at the bottom. As both an independent character and a semantic radical, it fundamentally represents a living tree. Its meanings range from the plant itself and harvested timber to the broader category of wood and forestry. Metaphorically, 木 also describes emotional numbness or sluggish responsiveness.
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这是一块木头。
桌子上有木碗。
他用木头做椅子。
这棵树木很高大。
森林里有很多树木。
木匠正在加工木材。
古老的木屋散发着清香。
由于木材质量上乘，家具深受欢迎。