芃 (péng) - Luxuriant growth of plants & lush and flourishing vegetation

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péng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芃 · péng

Luxuriant growth of plants;

lush and flourishing vegetation;

vigorous growth.

Luxuriant growth of plantslush and flourishing vegetationvigorous growth.

Usage highlights

Lush vegetationFlourishing plantsVigorous growthThick grassLuxuriant foliage

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 荣— flourishing, glorious

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grass grows lush and thick (芃芃).
  • Plants flourish in the spring rain (草木芃芃).
  • The field shows vigorous growth (田野芃芃).

Collocations

  • Lush vegetation(芃芃)
  • Flourishing plants(草木芃芃)
  • Vigorous growth(生长芃芃)
  • Thick grass(茂草芃芃)
  • Luxuriant foliage(枝叶芃芃)

Idioms

  • Lush and thriving vegetation(芃芃其麦)
  • Verdant and flourishing(芃芃黍苗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from the ancient Chinese description of flourishing plants in the Book of Songs.
  • Often used in classical poetry to depict abundant natural growth and vitality.
  • Considered an elegant character with positive connotations of growth and prosperity.

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