(nóng) - Luxuriant, abundant, thick (of clothing or vegetation) & refers to lush growth or rich attire.

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Luxuriant, abundant, thick (of clothing or vegetation);

refers to lush growth or rich attire.

Luxuriant, abundant, thick (of clothing or vegetation)refers to lush growth or rich attire.

Usage highlights

Luxuriant clothingRich attireLush growthAbundant foliageThick vegetationSumptuous decoration

Synonyms

  • luxuriant, lush
  • flourishing, abundant
  • plentiful, abundant
  • profuse, numerous

Antonyms

  • sparse, thin
  • scattered, sparse
  • thin, meager

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was lush and flourishing (花木襛盛).
  • She wore rich and elegant clothing (衣饰襛丽).
  • The vegetation grew thick and dense (草木襛密).
  • The banquet featured lavish decorations (陈设襛华).

Collocations

  • Luxuriant clothing(襛服)
  • Rich attire(襛衣)
  • Lush growth(襛茂)
  • Abundant foliage(襛叶)
  • Thick vegetation(襛密)
  • Sumptuous decoration(襛饰)

Idioms

  • Rich attire and fine food(衣襛食精)
  • Lush branches and thick leaves(枝襛叶茂)
  • Sumptuous clothing and lavish ornaments(服襛饰华)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described thick, heavy clothing in classical texts, later extended to describe lush vegetation.
  • In traditional aesthetics, conveys a sense of abundance, prosperity, and natural vitality.
  • Appears in classical poetry to depict rich natural scenery or opulent attire.

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