柕 (mào) - A variant form of 茂 (mào), meaning lush, & primarily used in classical texts.

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mào ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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柕 · mào

A variant form of 茂 (mào), meaning lush, luxuriant, or flourishing;

primarily used in classical texts.

A variant form of 茂 (mào), meaning lush,primarily used in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Lush and flourishingDense foliageVariant character 柕Ancient form 柕Classical usage of 柕

Synonyms

  • 茂— lush, luxuriant, flourishing
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 繁— numerous, abundant

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 衰— decline, decay

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vegetation is lush and flourishing (草木柕盛).
  • This ancient text uses the character 柕 (古文中用柕字).
  • The variant form 柕 appears in some editions (柕作为异体字出现).

Collocations

  • Lush and flourishing(柕盛)
  • Dense foliage(柕密)
  • Variant character 柕(异体字柕)
  • Ancient form 柕(古体柕)
  • Classical usage of 柕(柕的古典用法)

Idioms

  • Lush branches and luxuriant leaves(柕枝繁叶)
  • Flourishing and prosperous(柕昌)
  • Deep roots and lush foliage(根深柕盛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 柕 is primarily a classical variant of 茂, appearing in historical texts and documents.
  • As a variant character, it carries the same connotations of abundance and vitality as 茂.
  • Its usage reflects the historical evolution and variation in Chinese character forms.

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