茸 (rōng) - Downy & soft hair/fur

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rōng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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茸 · rōng

Downy;

soft hair/fur;

tender;

young antlers of deer (velvet);

lush growth of grass.

Downysoft hair/furtender

Usage highlights

Deer antler velvetFluffy and softGreen and lushFuzzy hairVelvet antlerMossy

Synonyms

  • 绒— velvet, fluff, soft fabric
  • 毛— hair, fur, feather
  • 柔— soft, gentle, tender

Antonyms

  • 硬— hard, stiff, rigid
  • 糙— rough, coarse, unpolished

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The deer's antlers are covered in velvet (鹿茸).
  • The moss feels soft and fluffy (茸茸的苔藓).
  • She has fluffy hair (茸茸的头发).
  • The grass is lush and green (绿茸茸的草地).

Collocations

  • Deer antler velvet(鹿茸)
  • Fluffy and soft(茸茸)
  • Green and lush(绿茸茸)
  • Fuzzy hair(茸毛)
  • Velvet antler(茸角)
  • Mossy(苔茸茸)

Idioms

  • Like a pile of velvet(茸茸一堆)
  • Soft as velvet(茸软如绵)
  • Lush and verdant(茸茸碧草)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Deer antler velvet (鹿茸) is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic.
  • The character evokes images of softness, tenderness, and new growth in nature.
  • Often used in poetry to describe the delicate beauty of spring vegetation.

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