茂盛

mào shèng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

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to wilt

Opposite of lush; withered.

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prosperous

Often used together to describe thriving growth.

verdant

Describes lush and green vegetation, especially forests.

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(of vegetation) lush; luxuriant

Both describe lush vegetation, but 繁茂 emphasizes abundance and density.

茂盛 most commonly describes vegetation, but can also metaphorically describe a business or economy.

Do not use 茂盛 to describe people; for a healthy and energetic person, use 健壮 or 旺盛 (for spirits).

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这片森林里的树木长得很茂盛。

The trees in this forest grow very lushly.

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to contain

flourishing

luxuriant