sin3蒨
Jyutpingsin3
Yalesin
Definition
Luxuriant growth of vegetation.
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How it's used
Primarily found in literary contexts or formal descriptions of nature, this character is rarely used in casual daily speech. It specifically describes the dense, healthy, and vibrant appearance of vegetation. When speakers want to express this concept in everyday life, they almost always use descriptive adjectives like 茂盛 instead.
Examples
The plants here are growing very luxuriantly.
Related words
Common phrases
lush and green vegetation
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 靚 because of the visual similarity in the characters, but they have completely different meanings and usages.
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Grammar guides
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