木木
Basic Meaning
n
A general term for trees and woody plants. Common in compound words like 花木 (flowering trees/plants) or 果木 (fruit trees).
tree
树木，树类植物的通称。
Words:
伐木林木果木乔木独木不成林花木
Sentences:
- 公园里种了很多种花木。Many kinds of flowering trees and plants are planted in the park.
- 这片森林的林木非常茂密。The trees in this forest are very dense.
n
Refers to the material from trees, used for making objects or in construction.
wood; timber
木头，供制造器物或建筑用的木料。
Words:
杉木木材木器木箱
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 这张桌子是用实木做的。This table is made of solid wood.
- 这些木材将被运到工厂去。This timber will be transported to the factory.
n
A formal/literary term. The phrase 行将就木 means 'to be nearing death' (lit. 'about to enter the coffin').
coffin
棺材。
Words:
棺木寿木行将就木
Synonyms:
棺柩
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 帝国主义和一切反动派行将就木，他们横行霸道的日子不长了。Imperialism and all reactionaries are doomed; their days of running rampant will not last long.
adj
Describes a lack of sensitivity or agility, either physically (like a numb limb) or in reaction (like being stunned).
numb; stiff; wooden (in feeling)
感觉不灵敏；发僵。
Words:
木讷木强敦厚麻木发木
Synonyms:
麻钝
Antonyms:
敏
Sentences:
- 坐得太久，我的腿都发木了。I sat for too long, and my legs have gone numb.
- 听到那个消息，他整个人都木了。Upon hearing that news, he was completely stunned (felt wooden).
adj
Describes a质朴, straightforward character. Note that 木讷 can mean either 'slow-spoken and sincere' (this sense) or 'wooden and unresponsive' (sense 4), depending on context.
simple; honest; unaffected
朴实；质朴。
Words:
木然木头木脑木讷
Synonyms:
朴淳
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 他为人木讷，但心地很善良。He is a bit slow-spoken and simple, but he has a very kind heart.
adj
Very similar to sense 4. 麻木 is a common word for 'numb' (physically or emotionally). This sense focuses more on the state of being numb.
numb; insensitive
麻木。
Words:
木然木头木脑
Synonyms:
钝呆
Antonyms:
敏
Sentences:
- 他对别人的痛苦感到麻木。He is numb/insensitive to the pain of others.
- 站了好久，脚都麻木了。I stood for a long time, and my feet have gone numb.
Writing & Component
Radical木
Structuresingle
Stroke Count4
Strokes一丨丿㇏