蓁 (zhēn) - Lush, luxuriant growth & abundant vegetation

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zhēn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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蓁 · zhēn

Lush, luxuriant growth;

abundant vegetation;

thick foliage;

often used to describe flourishing plants or dense woods.

Lush, luxuriant growthabundant vegetationthick foliage

Usage highlights

Lush and luxuriantThick vegetationOvergrown with plantsDense woodsLuxuriant growthAbundant foliage

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, flourishing
  • 繁— numerous, abundant
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 稀— sparse, rare

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vegetation is lush and green (蓁蓁).
  • Thick woods where birds gather (蓁莽).
  • A garden full of luxuriant plants (蓁芜).
  • The forest is dense and flourishing (蓁蓁的森林).

Collocations

  • Lush and luxuriant(蓁蓁)
  • Thick vegetation(蓁莽)
  • Overgrown with plants(蓁芜)
  • Dense woods(蓁翳)
  • Luxuriant growth(蓁茸)
  • Abundant foliage(蓁蓁的叶子)

Idioms

  • Lush and luxuriant vegetation(蓁蓁其叶)
  • Thick and impenetrable woods(蓁莽丛生)
  • Flourishing and abundant growth(蓁茸茂盛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry to describe natural abundance and vitality.
  • Used in names to convey wishes for growth, prosperity, and flourishing life.
  • Carries positive connotations of natural beauty and organic development.

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