葆 (bǎo) - Bao — luxuriant growth & to preserve

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葆 · bǎo

Bao — luxuriant growth;

to preserve;

to nurture;

bud;

dense foliage;

also used in names meaning 'to protect, preserve'.

Bao — luxuriant growthto preserveto nurture

Usage highlights

Luxuriant growthPreserve and protectMaintain youthDense vegetationCultural preservationVital energy

Synonyms

  • 保— to protect, preserve (more common)
  • 护— to guard, protect
  • 茂— luxuriant, lush

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 败— decay, ruin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden has luxuriant vegetation (葆草).
  • We must preserve cultural heritage (葆存 cultural heritage).
  • The tree is in full bud (葆芽).
  • He maintains his youthful vigor (葆有 youthful vigor).

Collocations

  • Luxuriant growth(葆草)
  • Preserve and protect(葆护)
  • Maintain youth(葆青春)
  • Dense vegetation(葆郁)
  • Cultural preservation(葆存)
  • Vital energy(葆光)

Idioms

  • Preserve one's true nature(葆真守拙)
  • Maintain eternal youth(永葆青春)
  • Protect the country and secure the people(葆国安民)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to dense, luxuriant vegetation in classical texts.
  • Extended meaning of 'preservation, protection' through metaphorical association with nurturing growth.
  • Used in philosophical contexts to describe maintaining one's innate nature or vitality.
  • Considered an elegant character in naming, conveying wishes for protection and flourishing.

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