旃檀 zhan1 tan2

sandalwood (loanword from Sanskrit "candana")

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旃 zhan1

檀 tan2

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English Phonetic: 'sændlwud

Detailed Definition: n. close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork