蘇木 sū mù

DEFINITIONS

  1. sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan), used in Chinese medicine
  2. administrative subdivision of banner 旗 (county) in Inner Mongolia (Mongol: arrow)

CHARACTERS

蘇 sū revive, resurrect; a species of thyme; transliteration of 'Soviet'
木 mù tree; wood, lumber; wooden