穠 (nóng) - Luxuriant, lush, flourishing — describes plants, flowers, or

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nóng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

穠 · nóng

Luxuriant, lush, flourishing — describes plants, flowers, or vegetation that are thick, abundant, and thriving.

Luxuriant, lush, flourishing — describes plants, flowers, or

Usage highlights

Luxuriant blossomsLush and denseFlourishing beautyThick foliageLuxuriant peach blossomsLush greenery

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 稀— sparse, thin
  • 疏— scattered, dispersed
  • 枯— withered, dried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The peach blossoms are in luxuriant bloom (桃之夭夭，灼灼其华).
  • The garden is lush with greenery (花木穠郁).
  • She has luxuriant hair (鬓发如云，穠密乌亮).
  • The foliage is thick and flourishing (枝叶穠茂).

Collocations

  • Luxuriant blossoms(穠华)
  • Lush and dense(穠密)
  • Flourishing beauty(穠艳)
  • Thick foliage(穠叶)
  • Luxuriant peach blossoms(穠桃)
  • Lush greenery(穠绿)

Idioms

  • Luxuriant peach and plump plum(穠桃艳李)
  • Rich powder and heavy ointment(穠脂厚膏)
  • Lush flowers and dense willows(穠花密柳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the vibrant beauty of nature, especially spring blossoms.
  • Often appears in literary works to evoke imagery of abundance, fertility, and natural splendor.
  • Commonly associated with feminine beauty in traditional literature, describing lush hair or vibrant appearance.

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