穣 (ráng) - Abundant, plentiful, rich harvest & also used to refer to bundles of grain

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穣 · ráng

Abundant, plentiful, rich harvest;

also used to refer to bundles of grain stalks.

Abundant, plentiful, rich harvestalso used to refer to bundles of grain

Usage highlights

Abundant harvestWealth and prosperityFertile landHarvest festivalYear of abundanceBundle of rice stalks

Synonyms

  • 豊— abundant, plentiful
  • 裕— abundant, rich
  • 富— wealth, riches

Antonyms

  • 貧— poor, impoverished
  • 欠— lack, deficiency
  • 飢— famine, hunger

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The harvest was abundant this year (豊穣).
  • He achieved great wealth and prosperity (富穣).
  • The region is known for its fertile land (沃穣).
  • They prayed for a bountiful harvest (豊穣祈願).

Collocations

  • Abundant harvest(豊穣)
  • Wealth and prosperity(富穣)
  • Fertile land(沃穣)
  • Harvest festival(穣祭)
  • Year of abundance(穣年)
  • Bundle of rice stalks(穣束)

Idioms

  • Five grains abundant(五穀豊穣)
  • Heavenly blessings and earthly abundance(天恵豊穣)
  • Year after year of abundant harvests(歳歳豊穣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with agricultural prosperity and good harvests in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in prayers and rituals for agricultural abundance.
  • Represents the ideal state of agricultural society - food security and wealth.

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