kiền kiền

Người thợ mộc đóng một chiếc bàn bằng gỗ kiền kiền.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Kiền kiền tree: A species of tree with pale-colored wood, resistant to termites, commonly found in the North Central region of Vietnam, frequently used in construction.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gỗ kiền kiền rất bền và ít bị mối mọt. (Kiền kiền wood is very durable and rarely attacked by termites.)
  • Ngôi nhà cũ này được làm bằng kiền kiền. (This old house is made from kiền kiền wood.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to forestry and carpentry in Vietnam, denoting a particular timber resource valued for its durability.

Variants and Related Words

• Gỗ kiền kiền (n): Kiền kiền timber.
  • Họ nhập khẩu gỗ kiền kiền để đóng bàn ghế. (They import kiền kiền timber to make tables and chairs.)

Synonyms

• Timber tree: A tree cultivated or valued for its wood.
• Hardwood: A general term for dense, durable wood from deciduous trees.

Related Terms

• Gỗ bền (n): Durable wood.
• Gỗ xây dựng (n): Construction lumber.