穼 (shēn) - Deep, dark forest & a surname

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shēn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

穼 · shēn

Deep, dark forest;

a surname;

also used in some place names.

Deep, dark foresta surnamealso used in some place names.

Usage highlights

Deep forestSurname ShenShenxi villageDark woodsDense grove

Synonyms

  • 森— forest, dense woods
  • 深— deep, profound

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 明— bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest was deep and dark (穼林).
  • He has the surname Shen (穼先生).
  • There is a place called Shenxi in Hunan (穼溪).

Collocations

  • Deep forest(穼林)
  • Surname Shen(穼姓)
  • Shenxi village(穼溪)
  • Dark woods(穼木)
  • Dense grove(穼丛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as a surname in certain regions of China, particularly in Hunan province.
  • Appears in some place names, reflecting geographical features like deep wooded areas.

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