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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蕻hòngbudding, flourishingx, 16 strokes, radical 艹
蕻hóngbudding, flourishingx, 16 strokes, radical 艹
hóng(hong2)
primary
T2
  1. 1budding, flourishing
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March 24, 2026

蕻hóng(hong2)

The character 蕻 (hóng) refers to the concept of budding or flourishing, often describing plants or flowers that are in a state of growth and vitality. It can also be used metaphorically to describe ideas or projects that are developing positively. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in poetic or literary contexts.

Strokes16Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, flourishing plants symbolize prosperity and good fortune, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival when new growth is celebrated. The character 蕻 connects to this cultural appreciation for nature's renewal.

Memory Tip

Think of 蕻 as a flower (the radical 艹 on top) that is 'hóng' (flourishing) in a beautiful garden. Imagine a vibrant garden bursting with new buds, symbolizing growth and prosperity.

Meanings of 蕻

hóng(hong2)
primary
1budding, flourishing
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About 蕻

蕻Simplified
16Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar sounding words. Common collocations might include phrases related to nature and growth.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蕻 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to themes of growth and nature found in HSK Level 3 and above, where students learn more about descriptive language. Focus on understanding the character's components to enhance vocabulary retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蕻 with similar sounding characters like 红 (hóng), which means red. Remember that 蕻 relates to growth, while 红 refers to color. Additionally, using 蕻 in casual settings can feel out of place; it's better suited for literary contexts.

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Etymology of 蕻

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)共
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Case file: 蕻

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 蕻

IDS Structure⿱艹⿰镸共
蕻Full Character
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艹cao3
top
镸chang2
left
共gong4
right
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Identify the Components

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How to say budding, flourishing in Chinese

“budding, flourishing” in Chinese is蕻hòng

The character 蕻 (hóng) refers to the concept of budding or flourishing, often describing plants or flowers that are in a state of growth and vitality. It can also be used metaphorically to describe ideas or projects that are developing positively. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in poetic or literary contexts.

When to use 蕻

This character is primarily used in literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar sounding words. Common collocations might include phrases related to nature and growth.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蕻 with similar sounding characters like 红 (hóng), which means red. Remember that 蕻 relates to growth, while 红 refers to color. Additionally, using 蕻 in casual settings can feel out of place; it's better suited for literary contexts.

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蕻

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Word Family of 蕻

Words Containing This Character2
雪里蕻potherb mustard雪裡蕻
蕻hóngbudding
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Compound Meaning

What does 雪里蕻 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蕻

It is not commonly used in daily conversation but denotes a sense of growth and flourishing, often found in literature.

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