穙 (pú) - Dense, thick, luxuriant growth (of plants, trees, or & crowded, abundant.

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pú ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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穙 · pú

Dense, thick, luxuriant growth (of plants, trees, or hair);

crowded, abundant.

Dense, thick, luxuriant growth (of plants, trees, orcrowded, abundant.

Usage highlights

Dense and luxuriantThick and abundantLuxuriant growthDense forestAbundant vegetationThick hair

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 密— dense, thick
  • 繁— numerous, abundant

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest is dense and luxuriant (林木穙郁).
  • Her hair is thick and abundant (头发穙密).
  • The vegetation grows densely (草木穙盛).

Collocations

  • Dense and luxuriant(穙郁)
  • Thick and abundant(穙密)
  • Luxuriant growth(穙盛)
  • Dense forest(穙林)
  • Abundant vegetation(穙草)
  • Thick hair(穙发)

Idioms

  • Luxuriant and dense growth(穙郁葱茏)
  • Abundant and flourishing(穙盛繁荣)
  • Densely packed(穙穙丛丛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with natural abundance and vitality in classical Chinese literature.
  • Often used in poetic descriptions of lush landscapes and vigorous growth.
  • Reflects traditional appreciation for natural fecundity and prosperity.

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