苞
flower bud; dense growth
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
flower bud; bud sheath
Commonly used in spoken and written Chinese, often refers to the tightly closed flower cluster before blooming.
Peach trees are covered with flower buds in spring.
These rose buds will bloom in a few days.
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The peonies in the garden are still in bud, waiting patiently for spring rain.
The wind blows, the flower buds sway gently, emitting a faint fragrance.
She carefully picked a half-opened flower bud.
adjective
dense and lush; thickly grown
literaryUsed exclusively in formal literary contexts to describe the dense growth of plants such as bamboo or pine trees.
The valley is lush with bamboo and pine trees, with pleasant scenery.
This mountain forest is dense with bamboo and pine, full of natural vitality.
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Surrounded by dense bamboo and pine trees, the ancient temple looks exceptionally quiet.
After the rain, the mountain forest is lush with bamboo and pine, and the air is exceptionally fresh.
This bamboo sea is dense and lush, presenting a magnificent sight.