匒 (dá) - Dense, thick, abundant (archaic/obsolete character) & used in classical texts to describe lush vegetation

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匒 · dá

Dense, thick, abundant (archaic/obsolete character);

used in classical texts to describe lush vegetation or dense growth.

Dense, thick, abundant (archaic/obsolete character)used in classical texts to describe lush vegetation

Usage highlights

Dense vegetationThick growthAbundant foliageLush appearanceDensely packed

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 密— dense, thick
  • 繁— numerous, abundant

Antonyms

  • 疏— sparse, thin
  • 稀— rare, scarce

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest was dense and lush (匒匒).
  • Ancient texts describe vegetation as thick (草木匒匒).
  • The manuscript used this character for abundance (文辞匒匒).

Collocations

  • Dense vegetation(草木匒匒)
  • Thick growth(匒匒)
  • Abundant foliage(枝叶匒匒)
  • Lush appearance(匒然)
  • Densely packed(匒集)

Idioms

  • Lush and dense growth(草木匒匒)
  • Abundant and thriving(匒然兴盛)
  • Densely packed together(匒匒丛集)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries.
  • Considered archaic and obsolete in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars.
  • Appears in some historical texts describing natural scenery and vegetation.

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