蘙 (yì) - Lush, dense vegetation & overgrown with plants

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yì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘙 · yì

Lush, dense vegetation;

overgrown with plants;

also refers to something that obscures or covers, like foliage blocking the view.

Lush, dense vegetationovergrown with plantsalso refers to something that obscures or covers,

Usage highlights

Lush and denseTo obscure or coverOvergrown and desolateDense vegetationLuxuriant foliageShaded by dense trees

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant; lush
  • 郁— dense (of vegetation)
  • 蔽— to cover; to hide

Antonyms

  • 秃— bare; bald
  • 疏— sparse; thin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path was overgrown with lush vegetation (蘙郁).
  • The dense foliage obscured the ancient stele (蘙蔽).
  • A garden overrun with weeds and vines (荒蘙).

Collocations

  • Lush and dense(蘙郁)
  • To obscure or cover(蘙蔽)
  • Overgrown and desolate(荒蘙)
  • Dense vegetation(蘙荟)
  • Luxuriant foliage(蘙茸)
  • Shaded by dense trees(蘙翳)

Idioms

  • Lush and verdant, obscuring the sky(蘙天蔽日)
  • Dense foliage blocking the path(蘙路荆榛)
  • Overgrown and desolate(荒烟蘙草)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese poetry and literature, 蘙 is often used to depict scenes of untamed, luxuriant nature, sometimes conveying a sense of mystery or seclusion.
  • The character can carry a dual connotation of natural beauty and neglect or obstruction due to its association with overgrowth.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary or descriptive contexts.

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