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    Expressing "lush" with 茂盛 (màoshèng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 茂盛

    Explanation

    The adjective 茂盛 (màoshèng) means "lush," "luxuriant," or "thriving" and is used to describe plants, trees, or vegetation that are growing vigorously and abundantly. It paints a vivid picture of rich, dense greenery. It is commonly used in descriptive writing and storytelling.

    Examples

    • 雨季过后，院子里的植物长得非常茂盛。

      Yǔjì guòhòu, yuànzi lǐ de zhíwù zhǎng de fēicháng màoshèng.

      After the rainy season, the plants in the yard grew very lush.

    • 这片森林里树木茂盛，几乎看不到阳光。

      Zhè piàn sēnlín lǐ shùmù màoshèng, jīhū kàn bú dào yángguāng.

      The trees in this forest are so dense that you can hardly see sunlight.

    • 爷爷精心照料的花园，花草茂盛极了。

      Yéye jīngxīn zhàoliào de huāyuán, huācǎo màoshèng jí le.

      The garden that grandpa carefully tends is extremely lush with flowers and plants.

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