森 (sēn) - Forest — a dense growth of trees and & also used metaphorically to describe abundance or density.

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sēn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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森 · sēn

Forest — a dense growth of trees and underbrush covering a large area;

also used metaphorically to describe abundance or density.

Forest — a dense growth of trees andalso used metaphorically to describe abundance or density.

Usage highlights

ForestPrimeval forestForest parkForest resourcesForest fireForest coverage

Synonyms

  • 林— grove, woods (smaller than forest)
  • 树林— woodland, grove

Antonyms

  • 漠— desert (opposite of lush forest)
  • 荒— barren, wasteland

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We walked through the dense forest (森林).
  • The national park protects ancient forests (原始森林).
  • He has a forest-like beard (森林般的胡子).
  • Forest conservation is important (森林保护).

Collocations

  • Forest(森林)
  • Primeval forest(原始森林)
  • Forest park(森林公园)
  • Forest resources(森林资源)
  • Forest fire(森林火灾)
  • Forest coverage(森林覆盖率)

Idioms

  • Seeing the trees but not the forest(只见树木，不见森林)
  • A single tree does not make a forest(独木不成林)
  • The spear and shield of Chu(自相矛盾)
  • To pull up seedlings to help them grow(拔苗助长)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the concept of 'three trees forming a forest' — abundance through multiplication.
  • In Chinese philosophy, forests symbolize natural harmony and the balance of ecosystems.
  • Used in names to convey qualities of depth, richness, and natural strength.

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