麻木 meaning and pronunciation

麻木
Simplified/traditional word

麻木 English definition

má mù
  • numb
  • insensitive
  • apathetic

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  • 麻 (má): generic name for hemp, flax etc; hemp or flax fiber for textile materials; sesame; CL:縷|缕[lu:3]; (of materials) rough or coarse; pocked; pitted; to have pins and needles or tingling; to feel numb;
  • 木 (mù): tree; wood; coffin; wooden; simple; numb; one of the eight ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1];