Chinese
mùtou
Meaning: wood; log; blockhead
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這把椅子是用木頭做的。
这把椅子是用木头做的。
This chair is made of wood.
這裡的傢具都是木頭做的。
The furniture here is all made of wood.
他把這根木頭鋸成了一小截。
He sawed this piece of wood into a small section.
這塊木頭的紋很清楚。
The grain in this piece of wood is very clear.
他用鋸子鋸斷了這根木頭。
He sawed through this piece of wood with a saw.

Usage Notes

Refers to the material wood, or metaphorically to a dull or stupid person.

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