蕣 (shùn) - Hibiscus syriacus — the rose of Sharon or & a flowering plant known for its short-lived blooms,

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Hibiscus syriacus — the rose of Sharon or shrub althea;

a flowering plant known for its short-lived blooms, often used metaphorically for transient beauty.

Hibiscus syriacus — the rose of Sharon ora flowering plant known for its short-lived blooms,

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Synonyms

  • 木槿— hibiscus (common name for the same plant)
  • 朝开暮落花— flower that blooms in morning and withers by evening

Antonyms

  • 松— pine tree (symbol of endurance)
  • 柏— cypress (symbol of longevity)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hibiscus (蕣) blooms briefly in summer.
  • Her beauty was compared to the fleeting hibiscus flower (蕣华).
  • In classical poetry, the hibiscus (蕣) symbolizes transient beauty.
  • The garden featured several rose of Sharon shrubs (木蕣).

Collocations

  • hibiscus flower(蕣华)
  • rose of Sharon(木蕣)
  • morning glory hibiscus(朝蕣)
  • hibiscus-like face(蕣颜)
  • hibiscus splendor(蕣荣)
  • hibiscus withering(蕣落)

Idioms

  • The fleeting glory of the hibiscus(蕣华易逝)
  • Hibiscus in the morning, withering by evening(朝蕣夕落)
  • As transient as the hibiscus bloom(如蕣之暂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, the hibiscus (蕣) symbolizes transient beauty due to its short-lived blooms.
  • The character appears in poetic contexts, often contrasting brief beauty with enduring qualities.
  • It is associated with the concept of impermanence in Buddhist-influenced writings.

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