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蓊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蓊wěngluxuriant foliagez, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蓊wěngluxuriant vegetationunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
wěng(weng3) T3
  1. 1luxuriant foliage
  2. 2luxuriant vegetation
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March 24, 2026

蓊wěng(weng3)

The character 蓊 (wěng) describes lush, abundant plant life or foliage. It is often used in contexts related to nature, gardening, or describing a vibrant landscape, emphasizing the richness and density of vegetation.

Strokes13Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, lush vegetation is often associated with prosperity and harmony, frequently appearing in poetry and art. The character 蓊 embodies this appreciation for rich natural beauty, reflecting China's deep connection to nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lush green forest where the trees are so thick with leaves that they form a 'canopy' over your head. The character 蓊 resembles a leafy plant (the top part) growing robustly from the ground (the bottom part), representing the idea of luxuriant foliage.

Meanings of 蓊

wěng(weng3)
1luxuriant foliage
2luxuriant vegetation
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About 蓊

蓊Simplified
13Strokes
艹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蓊

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 蓊 with similar characters that convey different meanings related to plants or nature. It is more formal and poetic than casual terms for 'greenery.' Common collocations include phrases related to nature or beauty.

HSK Study Tips

While 蓊 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with other nature-related words at higher HSK levels. Focus on recognizing its components, especially the radical for plants, to help with memorization and understanding of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 蓊 with the character 茂 (mào), which also means lush but has a slightly different nuance. Always remember that 蓊 specifically emphasizes the abundance of foliage.

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Pronunciation of 蓊

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Etymology of 蓊

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)翁
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Case file: 蓊

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half翁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrass
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蓊?

Decomposition of 蓊

IDS Structure⿱艹翁
蓊Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
翁Weng1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蓊?

How to say luxuriant foliage in Chinese

“luxuriant foliage” in Chinese is蓊wěng

The character 蓊 (wěng) describes lush, abundant plant life or foliage. It is often used in contexts related to nature, gardening, or describing a vibrant landscape, emphasizing the richness and density of vegetation.

When to use 蓊

Be careful not to confuse 蓊 with similar characters that convey different meanings related to plants or nature. It is more formal and poetic than casual terms for 'greenery.' Common collocations include phrases related to nature or beauty.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 蓊 with the character 茂 (mào), which also means lush but has a slightly different nuance. Always remember that 蓊 specifically emphasizes the abundance of foliage.

Write 蓊

蓊

Practice writing 蓊 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 蓊

Words Containing This Character1
蓊wěngluxuriant vegetation
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Compound Meaning

What does 蓊 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蓊

It is pronounced as 'wěng' with a falling-rising tone.

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