穰 (ráng) - Abundant, plentiful & thriving, prosperous

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ráng ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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穰 · ráng

Abundant, plentiful;

thriving, prosperous;

also refers to a sheaf of grain.

Abundant, plentifulthriving, prosperousalso refers to a sheaf of grain.

Usage highlights

Abundant harvestPlentiful and thrivingYear of abundanceRich and fertileTo exorcise evil spirits and pray for blessingsPeople bustling about

Synonyms

  • 丰— abundant, plentiful
  • 饶— rich, abundant
  • 裕— affluent, ample

Antonyms

  • 歉— poor harvest, apology
  • 荒— famine, desolate
  • 乏— lack, short of

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The harvest was abundant this year (丰收穰穰).
  • A prosperous and thriving age (穰穰之年).
  • The character signifies abundance and wealth (穰有丰饶之意).

Collocations

  • Abundant harvest(穰岁)
  • Plentiful and thriving(穰穰)
  • Year of abundance(穰年)
  • Rich and fertile(丰穰)
  • To exorcise evil spirits and pray for blessings(禳灾祈福)
  • People bustling about(人穰穰)

Idioms

  • An abundant harvest of all grains(五谷丰穰)
  • A land of abundance and prosperity(穰穰满家)
  • People bustling with activity(熙熙穰穰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from agricultural society, directly related to grain harvests and material wealth.
  • In ancient times, '穰' was used in rituals and prayers for a bountiful harvest.
  • The character embodies the traditional Chinese value of emphasizing agriculture and food security.

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