cẩm lai
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Definition
- Noun:
- Barian Kingwood: A type of valuable hardwood, known for its density, hardness, and beautifully patterned heartwood, which is typically red or reddish-yellow.
- Rosewood / Palissandre: A general term for precious, dark-colored tropical hardwoods, often with decorative grain, used in fine carpentry and furniture.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc bàn này được làm từ gỗ cẩm lai. (This table is made from cẩm lai wood.)
- Cẩm lai là một loại gỗ quý. (Cẩm lai is a precious wood.)
- Vân gỗ cẩm lai rất đẹp. (The grain of cẩm lai wood is very beautiful.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cẩm lai" is often used in the compound "gỗ cẩm lai" to specify it as a material. It is associated with luxury, durability, and high craftsmanship.
Variants and Related Words
- Gỗ cẩm lai (n): timber/wood.
- Gỗ trắc (n): another valuable hardwood (Dalbergia cochinchinensis), often compared to or grouped with .
- Gỗ hương (n): rosewood, a related category of fragrant, precious wood.
Synonyms
- Rosewood
- Kingwood (specifically for the Barian variety)
- Palissandre (French-derived term)
Related Terms
- Hardwood: The general category for dense, heavy wood from deciduous trees.
- Heartwood: The older, non-living central wood of a tree, which is typically darker and harder, and is the valuable part of .
- Grain (vân gỗ): The pattern seen on the cut surface of wood, a key decorative feature of .