(hóng) - Hong — lush, luxuriant growth of vegetables & also used in the name of a vegetable

Tone 2

hóng | 16 strokes | radical:

· hóng

Hong — lush, luxuriant growth of vegetables;

also used in the name of a vegetable (雪里蕻).

Hong — lush, luxuriant growth of vegetablesalso used in the name of a vegetable

Usage highlights

Luxuriant growthPotherb mustardVegetable growthLush and thickLeafy greens

Synonyms

  • luxuriant, lush
  • flourishing, prosperous

Antonyms

  • withered, dried
  • wilted, faded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vegetable patch is lush with growth (菜园里蔬菜长得蕻).
  • She is pickling potherb mustard (雪里蕻).
  • The garden shows vigorous growth after the rain (雨后园中一片蕻蕻).

Collocations

  • Luxuriant growth(蕻蕻)
  • Potherb mustard(雪里蕻)
  • Vegetable growth(菜蕻)
  • Lush and thick(蕻茂)
  • Leafy greens(青蕻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with dense, flourishing plant life, especially vegetables.
  • Used in the name of a specific preserved vegetable, '雪里蕻' (potherb mustard), common in Chinese cuisine.

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