樉 (shuǎng) - Lush, luxuriant growth of trees & flourishing vegetation

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shuǎng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

樉 · shuǎng

Lush, luxuriant growth of trees;

flourishing vegetation;

also used in names.

Lush, luxuriant growth of treesflourishing vegetationalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Lush forestFlourishing vegetationVigorous growthDense woodsAbundant foliage

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 衰— declining, weak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest was dense and flourishing (樉林).
  • He chose the name for its connotation of vitality (樉樉).
  • The garden was lush with vegetation (樉郁).

Collocations

  • Lush forest(樉林)
  • Flourishing vegetation(樉郁)
  • Vigorous growth(樉茂)
  • Dense woods(樉樉)
  • Abundant foliage(樉盛)

Idioms

  • Luxuriant and flourishing(樉樉郁郁)
  • Vigorous and thriving(樉茂繁荣)
  • Abundant growth(樉盛不衰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily used in classical texts describing lush vegetation.
  • In naming contexts, conveys wishes for vitality, growth and prosperity.
  • Associated with natural abundance and flourishing life force.

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