(bīn) - Flourishing & abundant

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Flourishing;

abundant;

numerous;

in great profusion, especially describing flowers or colors.

Flourishingabundantnumerous

Usage highlights

Colorful and flourishingFlowers blooming in profusionVaried and numerousA riot of colorsDiverse and abundantFestive and colorful

Synonyms

  • numerous, various
  • flourishing, abundant
  • many, much

Antonyms

  • few, scant
  • sparse, rare
  • single, simple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was full of blooming flowers (繁花繽紛).
  • Colorful decorations adorned the streets (五彩繽紛的裝飾).
  • The festival featured a variety of performances (節目繽紛).
  • She wore a dress with a profusion of colors (色彩繽紛的連衣裙).

Collocations

  • Colorful and flourishing(五彩繽紛)
  • Flowers blooming in profusion(落英繽紛)
  • Varied and numerous(繽紛多彩)
  • A riot of colors(色彩繽紛)
  • Diverse and abundant(繽紛繁複)
  • Festive and colorful(繽紛熱鬧)

Idioms

  • Flowers falling in colorful profusion(落英繽紛)
  • A riot of colors(五彩繽紛)
  • A world of color and variety(繽紛世界)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe natural scenes, particularly falling flower petals or autumn leaves.
  • Associated with abundance, prosperity, and visual richness in both natural and cultural contexts.
  • Commonly appears in festive descriptions, emphasizing joy, variety, and visual splendor.

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