甧 (shēn) - A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to grow

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shēn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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甧 · shēn

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to grow abundantly' or 'flourishing vegetation'.

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to grow

Usage highlights

Abundant growthFlourishing vegetationLush appearanceVerdant growthProfuse vegetation

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vegetation grows abundantly (草木甧甧).
  • A flourishing appearance (甧甧之貌).
  • The fields were lush and green (田野甧甧).

Collocations

  • Abundant growth(甧甧)
  • Flourishing vegetation(草木甧甧)
  • Lush appearance(甧貌)
  • Verdant growth(甧长)
  • Profuse vegetation(甧盛)

Idioms

  • Lush and verdant growth(草木甧甧)
  • Abundant and flourishing(甧盛繁荣)
  • Verdant and thriving(甧甧向荣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing natural abundance and fertility.
  • Associated with agricultural prosperity and natural bounty in ancient China.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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