秱 (tóng) - Dense, thick, or lush (of crops) & refers to the abundant growth of grain plants.

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秱 · tóng

Dense, thick, or lush (of crops);

refers to the abundant growth of grain plants.

Dense, thick, or lush (of crops)refers to the abundant growth of grain plants.

Usage highlights

Lush grainDense cropsThick stalksAbundant growthPlentiful harvestLuxuriant vegetation

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 密— dense, thick
  • 稠— thick, dense

Antonyms

  • 稀— sparse, thin
  • 疏— scattered, sparse
  • 薄— thin, poor (of soil or growth)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rice fields are lush and dense (秱秱的稻田).
  • The grain stalks are thick and strong (秱壮的禾秆).
  • The millet grows abundantly (秱茂的黍子).

Collocations

  • Lush grain(秱禾)
  • Dense crops(秱庄稼)
  • Thick stalks(秱秆)
  • Abundant growth(秱茂)
  • Plentiful harvest(秱收)
  • Luxuriant vegetation(秱郁)

Idioms

  • Lush and dense crops(秱秱庄稼)
  • Thick stalks and abundant grains(秱秆秱实)
  • Luxuriant growth of grain(秱禾秱茂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from agricultural society, describing the desirable state of crop growth.
  • Reflects the importance of abundant harvests in traditional Chinese farming culture.
  • Associated with prosperity and food security in agrarian communities.

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