cây gõ

Rừng này có nhiều cây gõ quý hiếm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of tree: "Cây gõ" refers to a tree belonging to the genus Afzelia or related genera in the legume family (Fabaceae), known for its very hard, durable, and valuable timber.
   • The wood/timber from this tree: It also refers to the wood itself, which is prized in construction and fine carpentry.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rừng này có nhiều cây gõ quý hiếm. (This forest has many precious gõ trees.)
  • Bộ bàn ghế được làm từ cây gõ rất bền. (The table and chair set made from gõ wood is very durable.)

Advanced Usage

• "Gõ đỏ": Burmese Rosewood, referring specifically to a high-value species (Pterocarpus macrocarpus).

  • Gõ đỏ là một trong những loại gỗ quý nhất. (Burmese Rosewood is one of the most precious types of timber.)

• "Gõ đen": Black Rosewood or Ebony, referring to another valuable species (e.g., Dalbergia cochinchinensis).

  • Tượng được chạm khắc từ gõ đen. (The statue is carved from Black Rosewood.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gỗ gõ (n): timber/lumber. This phrase explicitly specifies the material.
  • Cửa được làm bằng gỗ gõ. (The door is made of gõ wood.)

Synonyms

• Rosewood: A common English name for several types of dense, ornamental timber from trees in the genera and , which overlap with the Vietnamese "cây gõ."
• Hardwood: A general term for wood from dicot trees, which describes the dense quality of .
• Timber tree: A tree cultivated or valued for its wood.

Related Terms

• Cây lấy gỗ: Timber tree. This is a general category that includes "cây gõ."
• Gỗ quý: Precious wood; luxury timber. "Cây gõ" is typically classified under this category.