巟 (huāng) - Vast, desolate, wild & uncultivated land

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huāng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 川

枫惠

巟 · huāng

Vast, desolate, wild;

uncultivated land;

desolation;

also used in classical texts to mean 'to neglect' or 'to be in disarray'.

Vast, desolate, wilduncultivated landdesolation

Usage highlights

Vast and desolateWildernessTo neglect dutiesDesolate and barrenUncultivated landDesolation

Synonyms

  • 荒— desolate, waste, wild
  • 芜— overgrown with weeds
  • 漠— desert, indifferent

Antonyms

  • 沃— fertile, rich
  • 耕— to plow, cultivate
  • 垦— to reclaim wasteland

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The land was vast and desolate (土地巟芜).
  • He neglected his duties (他巟废了职责).
  • The ancient text describes a wild frontier (古籍描述了一片巟野).

Collocations

  • Vast and desolate(巟芜)
  • Wilderness(巟野)
  • To neglect duties(巟废)
  • Desolate and barren(巟凉)
  • Uncultivated land(巟地)
  • Desolation(巟漠)

Idioms

  • Vast and boundless(巟茫无际)
  • Desolate and remote(巟远偏僻)
  • Neglected and in disarray(巟废失序)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing uncultivated or wild territories.
  • Often carries connotations of neglect, disuse, or primordial chaos.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.

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