茂 (mào) - luxuriant, lush, abundant & rich and vigorous

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mào ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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茂 · mào

luxuriant, lush, abundant;

rich and vigorous;

excellent, outstanding

luxuriant, lush, abundantrich and vigorousexcellent, outstanding

Usage highlights

Lush and flourishingDense forestTalented scholarVerdant and luxuriantFlourishing ageRich and vigorous

Synonyms

  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 繁— numerous, abundant
  • 旺— prosperous, vigorous

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 衰— declining, weak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vegetation is lush and green (茂盛的草木).
  • He is a talented person (茂才).
  • The forest is dense and flourishing (茂密的森林).
  • The business is thriving (生意茂盛).

Collocations

  • Lush and flourishing(茂盛)
  • Dense forest(茂密)
  • Talented scholar(茂才)
  • Verdant and luxuriant(茂郁)
  • Flourishing age(茂年)
  • Rich and vigorous(茂茂)

Idioms

  • Luxuriant bamboo and elegant orchid(茂林修竹)
  • Deep roots and flourishing leaves(根深叶茂)
  • Talented and virtuous(才德兼备茂)
  • Flourishing literary talent(文采风华茂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '茂' symbolizes vitality, prosperity, and excellence, often used in names to wish for vigorous growth and outstanding achievements.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing natural beauty and human talent, reflecting the Confucian ideal of cultivating both inner virtue and outer accomplishment.

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