Definition

1. Noun:
   • Cunninghamia lanceolata: A species of large, evergreen coniferous tree native to East Asia, particularly China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is valued for its fragrant, durable timber.
   • China-fir: A common English name for this tree, reflecting its origin and resemblance to true firs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gỗ sa mu rất bền và có mùi thơm. (Sa mu wood is very durable and has a fragrant smell.)
  • Những cây sa mu cao vút được trồng trong rừng. (The towering sa mu trees are planted in the forest.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used in botanical and forestry contexts to refer specifically to the timber or the cultivated plantations of this tree species.

Variants and Related Words

• Cây sa mu: The sa mu tree.
  • Khu vực này có nhiều cây sa mu cổ thụ. (This area has many ancient sa mu trees.)

Synonyms

• China-fir: The most direct common English name.
• Cunninghamia: The scientific genus name.

Notes on Usage

• "Sa mu" refers specifically to the tree species . It is not a general term for pine or fir trees.
• The spelling "xa mu" is an older or variant form but "sa mu" is standard in modern Vietnamese.