稝 (péng) - Dense, thick, closely packed — describes crops or

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péng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

稝 · péng

Dense, thick, closely packed — describes crops or plants growing closely together.

Dense, thick, closely packed — describes crops or

Usage highlights

Densely packedDense cropsThick growthClose plantingDense forestThick seedlings

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 稀— sparse, thin
  • 疏— scattered, dispersed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rice seedlings are densely packed (禾苗稝密).
  • The forest is thick with trees (林木稝郁).
  • The crops grow densely in the field (庄稼稝密地生长).

Collocations

  • Densely packed(稝密)
  • Dense crops(稝禾)
  • Thick growth(稝郁)
  • Close planting(稝植)
  • Dense forest(稝林)
  • Thick seedlings(稝苗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in agricultural contexts to describe the density of crops.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural values of proper planting density for optimal yield.
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage, mostly found in specialized agricultural texts.

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