秾 (nóng) - Luxuriant, flourishing, lush — describes plants, flowers, or & often used in literary contexts to depict vibrant

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nóng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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秾 · nóng

Luxuriant, flourishing, lush — describes plants, flowers, or foliage that are thick, abundant, and rich in growth;

often used in literary contexts to depict vibrant natural beauty.

Luxuriant, flourishing, lush — describes plants, flowers, oroften used in literary contexts to depict vibrant

Usage highlights

Luxuriant blossomsLush and gorgeousRich and beautifulLuxuriant greenLuxuriant fragranceLush and delicate

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 繁— profuse, abundant
  • 艳— gorgeous, colorful

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 稀— sparse, thin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was full of luxuriant blossoms (秾华).
  • Spring brings lush green foliage (秾绿).
  • Her beauty was compared to a flourishing peach blossom (秾艳).
  • The poem describes the luxuriant growth of flowers (秾丽).

Collocations

  • Luxuriant blossoms(秾华)
  • Lush and gorgeous(秾丽)
  • Rich and beautiful(秾艳)
  • Luxuriant green(秾绿)
  • Luxuriant fragrance(秾芳)
  • Lush and delicate(秾纤)

Idioms

  • Luxuriant peach and plump plum(秾桃艳李)
  • Rich powder and heavy fragrance(秾粉重香)
  • Lush and gorgeous appearance(秾姿丽质)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently appears in classical Chinese poetry to describe the vibrant beauty of nature, especially flowers and spring scenery.
  • Often used metaphorically in literature to describe feminine beauty or youthful vitality.
  • Carries positive connotations of abundance, vitality, and natural splendor in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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