蘨 (yáo) - Luxuriant, flourishing — describes plants growing abundantly and & also used in classical texts to convey profusion

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yáo ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘨 · yáo

Luxuriant, flourishing — describes plants growing abundantly and vigorously;

also used in classical texts to convey profusion and exuberance.

Luxuriant, flourishing — describes plants growing abundantly andalso used in classical texts to convey profusion

Usage highlights

Luxuriant growthFlourishing vegetationAbundant plantsProfuse foliageVigorous growth

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 稀— sparse, scarce

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vegetation grows luxuriantly (草木蘨蘨).
  • A garden full of flourishing plants (蘨蘨花园).
  • The vine climbs abundantly (藤蔓蘨蘨).

Collocations

  • Luxuriant growth(蘨蘨)
  • Flourishing vegetation(草木蘨蘨)
  • Abundant plants(蘨盛的植物)
  • Profuse foliage(蘨叶)
  • Vigorous growth(生长蘨蘨)

Idioms

  • Luxuriant and flourishing(蘨蘨葱葱)
  • Abundant and thriving(蘨蘨郁郁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature to describe lush, thriving plant life.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to convey natural beauty and vitality.
  • Represents the ideal of natural abundance and organic growth in traditional aesthetics.

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