棦 (chēng) - A type of tree & also used in ancient texts to describe a

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chēng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棦 · chēng

A type of tree;

also used in ancient texts to describe a dense or lush appearance of vegetation.

A type of treealso used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

Lush vegetationDense forestFlourishing plantsThick foliageAncient treeWooden appearance

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 郁— dense, lush

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 疏— sparse, thin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest was lush and dense (林木棦棦).
  • Ancient texts describe the vegetation as flourishing (草木棦然).
  • The old tree had a particularly dense canopy (古木棦郁).

Collocations

  • Lush vegetation(棦棦)
  • Dense forest(棦林)
  • Flourishing plants(棦草)
  • Thick foliage(棦叶)
  • Ancient tree(古棦)
  • Wooden appearance(木棦)

Idioms

  • Lush and dense vegetation(草木棦棦)
  • Forest flourishing(林木棦然)
  • Ancient trees with dense foliage(古木棦郁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing natural scenery and vegetation.
  • Represents the aesthetic ideal of natural abundance and vitality in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Used in poetic contexts to evoke images of untouched, flourishing nature.

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