盛 (shèng) - Abundant, flourishing, prosperous & to contain, hold

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shèng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

盛 · shèng

Abundant, flourishing, prosperous;

to contain, hold;

also a surname;

used in names to convey grandeur and success.

Abundant, flourishing, prosperousto contain, holdalso a surname

Usage highlights

Flourishing ageGrand occasionProsperous eraFull bloomAbundant harvestSurname Sheng

Synonyms

  • 旺— prosperous, flourishing
  • 兴— thriving, prosperous
  • 隆— grand, prosperous

Antonyms

  • 衰— decline, decay
  • 败— failure, defeat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The city is flourishing (盛况).
  • A grand occasion (盛事).
  • A container for food (盛器).
  • He is in his prime (盛年).

Collocations

  • Flourishing age(盛世)
  • Grand occasion(盛事)
  • Prosperous era(盛期)
  • Full bloom(盛开)
  • Abundant harvest(盛产)
  • Surname Sheng(盛姓)

Idioms

  • In full bloom and at the height of one's powers(盛极一时)
  • Grand occasion with many guests(盛筵难再)
  • Prosperous age of peace(太平盛世)
  • To praise highly(盛赞不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with prosperity and abundance in Chinese culture.
  • Used in dynastic names and periods to denote flourishing eras.
  • Common as a surname with historical roots in various Chinese regions.

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