Meanings of 盛
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AI Study Notes for 盛
盛 (chéng) vs 装 (zhuāng) — use 盛 when emphasizing abundance or flourishing, while 装 focuses on the act of packing or filling something.
Imagine a large盛 (chéng) bowl that is overflowing with delicious food, symbolizing abundance. The character's form includes the radical for 'container' (皿), hinting at its meaning of holding or containing something within.
Be careful not to confuse 盛 (chéng) with other similar-sounding characters, such as 城 (chéng), which means 'city.' This word is more formal and is often used in literary contexts, so it's less common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 盛情 (shèngqíng, warm hospitality) and 盛会 (shènghuì, grand gathering).
As a level 6 HSK word, 盛 (chéng) connects well with other words describing abundance or flourishing, such as 丰富 (fēngfù, rich) and 繁荣 (fánróng, prosperous). Focus on how this word can be used in different contexts to express vitality and richness.
In Chinese culture, 盛 is often associated with festivals and celebrations where abundance and prosperity are emphasized, such as during the Lunar New Year when families prepare lavish feasts, symbolizing a prosperous year ahead.
Learners often mix up 盛 (chéng) and 省 (shěng), which means 'to save' or 'to economize.' For example, saying '我想省水' (Wǒ xiǎng chéng shuǐ) is incorrect; it should be '我想省水' to mean 'I want to save water.'
Pronunciation of 盛
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Etymology of 盛
Phonosemantic compound. 皿 represents the meaning and 成 represents the sound.
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Decomposition of 盛
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Grammar Patterns of 盛
盛 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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阿根廷____夏的酷热真让我大吃一惊。
I was simply staggered by the heat of the Argentinian high-summer.
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Cultural Notes for 盛
In Chinese culture, 盛 is often associated with festivals and celebrations where abundance and prosperity are emphasized, such as during the Lunar New Year when families prepare lavish feasts, symbolizing a prosperous year ahead.
Word Family of 盛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 盛
Common phrases include 盛情 (shèngqíng, warm hospitality) and 盛开 (shèngkāi, to bloom profusely).