蘢 (lóng) - Lush, luxuriant, verdant — describes plants growing thick & also refers to a type of plant (Polygonum

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lóng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘢 · lóng

Lush, luxuriant, verdant — describes plants growing thick and dense;

also refers to a type of plant (Polygonum orientale).

Lush, luxuriant, verdant — describes plants growing thickalso refers to a type of plant (Polygonum

Usage highlights

Lush and verdantDense vegetationLuxuriant growthPolygonum orientaleLush forestVerdant foliage

Synonyms

  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 郁— dense, lush
  • 蔥— verdant, green

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— withered, faded
  • 凋— wither, fade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden is lush and green (花園蔥蘢).
  • Dense vegetation covers the mountain (草木蘢蔥).
  • The lush forest provides habitat for wildlife (蘢郁的森林).
  • Polygonum orientale is an annual herb (紅蓼植物).

Collocations

  • Lush and verdant(蔥蘢)
  • Dense vegetation(蘢郁)
  • Luxuriant growth(蘢茸)
  • Polygonum orientale(紅蓼)
  • Lush forest(蘢蔥的森林)
  • Verdant foliage(蘢茂的葉子)

Idioms

  • Lush and luxuriant vegetation(草木蘢蔥)
  • Verdant and thriving(蔥蘢郁茂)
  • Dense and flourishing growth(蘢茸茂盛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 蘢 often appears in descriptions of lush natural scenery, symbolizing vitality and abundance.
  • The character is associated with positive natural imagery and is used poetically to convey richness of vegetation.
  • As part of plant names, it appears in botanical contexts, particularly for the Polygonum orientale species.

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