(yùn) - A type of tree & wood grain

Tone 4

yùn | 8 strokes | radical: 木

· yùn

A type of tree;

wood grain;

wood pattern;

also used in ancient texts.

A type of treewood grainwood pattern

Usage highlights

Wood grainYun treeYun woodFine grainPatterned wood

Synonyms

  • grain, pattern
  • grain, texture

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wood has beautiful grain (木枟).
  • This is a type of hardwood (枟木).
  • Ancient texts mention this tree (古书中的枟树).

Collocations

  • Wood grain(木枟)
  • Yun tree(枟树)
  • Yun wood(枟木)
  • Fine grain(细枟)
  • Patterned wood(纹枟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts referring to specific types of trees.
  • Associated with woodworking and carpentry traditions.

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