埌 (làng) - Wasteland & wild open land

埌Tone 4

làng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

埌 · làng

Wasteland;

wild open land;

desolate field;

also used in the word for cemetery or graveyard.

Wastelandwild open landdesolate field

Usage highlights

wastelandcemeteryburial groundopen fieldsdesolate landancient burial ground

Synonyms

  • 荒— wild, wasteland
  • 野— field, wild
  • 旷— open, spacious

Antonyms

  • 沃— fertile, rich (soil)
  • 腴— fertile, productive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The area was a desolate wasteland (荒埌).
  • They visited the cemetery (坟埌) to pay respects.
  • The ancient burial ground (古埌) contained many artifacts.
  • Beyond the village lay open fields (野埌).

Collocations

  • wasteland(荒埌)
  • cemetery(坟埌)
  • burial ground(墓埌)
  • open fields(野埌)
  • desolate land(旷埌)
  • ancient burial ground(古埌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 埌 combines the earth radical (土) with the phonetic component 良, originally referring to open, wild land.
  • In modern usage, it appears most commonly in the word 坟埌 meaning cemetery or graveyard, connecting it to burial practices.
  • As a naming character, it carries connotations of openness and earthiness, though its association with burial grounds may limit its appeal.

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