昌 (chāng) - Prosperous & flourishing

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chāng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 日

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昌 · chāng

Prosperous;

flourishing;

bright;

glorious;

a surname.

Prosperousflourishingbright

Usage highlights

ProsperousFlourishingEnlightenedProsperous ageProsperous nationProsperous fortune

Synonyms

  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 旺— prosperous, thriving
  • 兴— prosperous, thriving

Antonyms

  • 衰— decline, decay
  • 败— failure, defeat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The city is prosperous (昌盛).
  • We wish you good fortune and prosperity (昌隆).
  • This is a period of cultural flourishing (昌明).
  • He has the surname Chang (昌先生).

Collocations

  • Prosperous(昌盛)
  • Flourishing(昌隆)
  • Enlightened(昌明)
  • Prosperous age(昌期)
  • Prosperous nation(昌国)
  • Prosperous fortune(昌运)

Idioms

  • May you be prosperous and successful(繁荣昌盛)
  • Flourishing and prosperous(昌盛繁荣)
  • Prosperous age and contented people(昌时悦民)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 昌 originally depicted the sun rising, symbolizing brightness and prosperity.
  • In Chinese culture, 昌 is considered an auspicious character often used in names and business to invoke success.
  • As a surname, Chang (昌) has historical roots dating back to ancient China.

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