薿 (nǐ) - Luxuriant, lush, flourishing — describes the vigorous growth

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Luxuriant, lush, flourishing — describes the vigorous growth of plants, particularly lush vegetation.

Luxuriant, lush, flourishing — describes the vigorous growth

Usage highlights

Luxuriant growthLush vegetationVigorous cropsFlourishing plantsThriving growth

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 繁— thriving, abundant

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crops grow luxuriantly (黍稷薿薿).
  • The garden was lush with vegetation (草木薿薿).
  • The rice seedlings grew vigorously (秧苗薿薿).

Collocations

  • Luxuriant growth(薿薿)
  • Lush vegetation(草木薿薿)
  • Vigorous crops(黍稷薿薿)
  • Flourishing plants(植物薿薿)
  • Thriving growth(生长薿薿)

Idioms

  • Luxuriant and thriving(薿薿其华)
  • Abundant and flourishing(薿薿繁茂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from classical Chinese poetry, particularly the Book of Songs (诗经), describing abundant plant growth.
  • Often used in literary contexts to depict natural prosperity and vitality.
  • Carries positive connotations of natural abundance and healthy development.

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