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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
菀wǎnluxuriant foliagex, 11 strokes, radical 艹
菀wǎnluxuriance of growthunknown, 11 strokes, radical 艹
wǎn(wan3)wan T3
  1. 1luxuriant foliage
  2. 2luxuriance of growth
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March 24, 2026

菀wǎn(wan3)

The character 菀 (wǎn) refers to lush, luxuriant foliage or the richness of plant growth. It is often used in contexts related to nature, gardens, and the beauty of greenery, highlighting the abundance and vitality of plants.

Strokes11Radical艹
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, nature and greenery are often celebrated in poetry and art, reflecting the traditional value placed on harmony between humans and nature. The concept of lush foliage embodies peace and tranquility often sought in gardens.

Memory tip

Imagine a vast, vibrant forest where the trees are so thick and green that they seem to 'waft' in the breeze. The 'w' in 'waft' connects to the 'w' sound in wǎn, while the lush foliage represents the character's meaning.

Meanings of 菀

wǎn(wan3)
1luxuriant foliage
2luxuriance of growth
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About 菀

菀Simplified
11Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This word is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Learners should be aware of its formal tone and ensure they use it correctly in descriptions of nature. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 菀 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to nature at a higher level. Students should focus on characters related to plant life to understand the broader context of this word.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 菀 with similar characters like 碗 (wǎn, bowl) due to the similar pronunciation. Ensure to associate 菀 with greenery and foliage to avoid this mistake.

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Etymology of 菀

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)宛
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Origin

菀 = 艹 + 宛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 菀

IDS Structure⿱艹宛
菀Full character
=
艹cao3
top
宛Wan3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say luxuriant foliage in Chinese

“luxuriant foliage” in Chinese is菀wǎn

The character 菀 (wǎn) refers to lush, luxuriant foliage or the richness of plant growth. It is often used in contexts related to nature, gardens, and the beauty of greenery, highlighting the abundance and vitality of plants.

When to use 菀

This word is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Learners should be aware of its formal tone and ensure they use it correctly in descriptions of nature. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 菀 with similar characters like 碗 (wǎn, bowl) due to the similar pronunciation. Ensure to associate 菀 with greenery and foliage to avoid this mistake.

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Word Family of 菀

Words containing this character1
菀wǎnluxuriance of growth

Frequently asked questions about 菀

菀 is not commonly used in everyday speech; it is more suited for literary descriptions of nature.

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