茂盛

mào shèng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. lush

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 枯萎 kū wěi 枯萎 kū wěi to wilt Opposite of lush; withered.: to wilt

Related words

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• 繁盛 fán shèng 繁盛 fán shèng prosperous Often used together to describe thriving growth.: prosperous
• 葱郁 cōng yù 葱郁 cōng yù verdant Describes lush and green vegetation, especially forests.: verdant

Synonyms

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• 繁茂 fán mào 繁茂 fán mào (of vegetation) lush; luxuriant Both describe lush vegetation, but 繁茂 emphasizes abundance and density.: (of vegetation) lush; luxuriant

Usage notes

Collocations

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

Common mistakes

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

Example Sentences

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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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Child Words of 茂盛

• 盛 盛 chéng: to contain
• 盛 盛 shèng: flourishing
• 茂 茂 mào: luxuriant