葳 (wēi) - Luxuriant & flourishing

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wēi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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葳 · wēi

Luxuriant;

flourishing;

lush (of vegetation);

used in the word 葳蕤 (wēi ruí) meaning lush and flourishing.

Luxuriantflourishinglush (of vegetation)

Usage highlights

Lush and flourishingVerdant and thrivingGraceful and elegantName: WeiweiName: Weiran

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant; lush
  • 繁— flourishing; prosperous
  • 盛— flourishing; thriving

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered; dried up
  • 萎— wilted; faded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was lush and flourishing (葳蕤).
  • The forest was verdant and thriving (葳茂).
  • Her name contains the character 葳 (葳).

Collocations

  • Lush and flourishing(葳蕤)
  • Verdant and thriving(葳茂)
  • Graceful and elegant(葳娜)
  • Name: Weiwei(葳葳)
  • Name: Weiran(葳然)

Idioms

  • Lush and flourishing(葳蕤生光)
  • Verdant and luxuriant(草木葳蕤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 葳 is primarily used in classical and literary contexts to describe lush vegetation.
  • It is often used in female names to convey a sense of grace, beauty, and vitality.
  • The character is associated with natural beauty and elegance in Chinese culture.

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