杣 (mián) - Timber & lumber

杣Tone 2

mián ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 木

伦妙

杣 · mián

Timber;

lumber;

wood used for construction;

a Japanese kokuji (国字) character meaning timber mountain or lumber.

Timberlumberwood used for construction

Usage highlights

Timber mountainLumberLumberjackTimber forestTimber industry

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The timber comes from the mountains (杣木).
  • He works as a lumberjack (杣夫).
  • This area is known for timber production (杣山).

Collocations

  • Timber mountain(杣山)
  • Lumber(杣木)
  • Lumberjack(杣夫)
  • Timber forest(杣林)
  • Timber industry(杣業)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 杣 is a Japanese-originated character (kokuji) created to represent 'timber mountain'.
  • In Japanese usage, it specifically refers to mountains where timber is harvested.
  • The character combines 木 (tree/wood) with 山 (mountain) to convey its meaning.

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