甡 (shēn) - Numerous & abundant

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shēn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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甡 · shēn

Numerous;

abundant;

growing in large numbers;

describes things appearing in great quantities.

Numerousabundantgrowing in large numbers

Usage highlights

Abundant growthRapid multiplicationNumerous talentsThriving populationProfuse vegetationCopious resources

Synonyms

  • 繁— numerous, abundant
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 众— many, numerous

Antonyms

  • 寡— few, scarce
  • 稀— rare, sparse
  • 单— single, solitary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grass grows abundantly (甡甡).
  • The population multiplies rapidly (甡殖).
  • Numerous talents emerge (甡才).

Collocations

  • Abundant growth(甡甡)
  • Rapid multiplication(甡殖)
  • Numerous talents(甡才)
  • Thriving population(甡民)
  • Profuse vegetation(甡草)
  • Copious resources(甡物)

Idioms

  • Growing abundantly like grass(甡甡其草)
  • Multiplying rapidly like animals(甡甡其畜)
  • Numerous talents emerging together(甡才并出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted two shoots growing side by side, symbolizing abundance and proliferation.
  • Often used in classical texts to describe thriving vegetation or multiplying populations.
  • Considered an auspicious character representing growth and prosperity in traditional culture.

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