枏 (nán) - Nanmu — a type of precious hardwood tree & cedar

枏Tone 2

nán ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

娜楠

枏 · nán

Nanmu — a type of precious hardwood tree (Phoebe zhennan);

cedar;

camphor tree.

Nanmu — a type of precious hardwood treecedarcamphor tree.

Usage highlights

Nanmu woodZhennan treeGoldenNanmu furnitureNanmu forestPhoebe nanmu

Synonyms

  • 楠— standard simplified form of 枏
  • 柟— variant form of 枏

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This furniture is made of nanmu wood (楠木家具).
  • Nanmu is known for its durability and fragrance (楠木的香气).
  • Ancient temples used nanmu for construction (楠木建筑).

Collocations

  • Nanmu wood(楠木)
  • Zhennan tree(桢楠)
  • Golden-thread nanmu(金丝楠)
  • Nanmu furniture(楠木家具)
  • Nanmu forest(楠木林)
  • Phoebe nanmu(楠属)

Idioms

  • Nanmu and catalpa(楠梓)
  • Precious as nanmu(如楠之贵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Nanmu is a highly valued timber in Chinese tradition, used for imperial palaces, temples, and high-quality furniture.
  • The wood is prized for its resistance to decay, fine texture, and pleasant fragrance.
  • Golden-thread nanmu was reserved for imperial use during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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