茂
lush; rich and fine; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesadjective
lush; luxuriant; thriving
Used to describe plants growing vigorously, or things developing well.
The trees in this forest grow very lush and thick.
The summer meadow is covered in dense green foliage.
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This old tree has deep roots and luxuriant leaves, full of vitality.
The crops have grown even more lush after the rain.
Wild flowers on the mountain bloom very luxuriantly in spring.
adjective
rich and refined; splendid; comprehensive
formalUsed to describe content, performances, or works with rich and high-quality details.
This picture album has both text and illustrations, it is well worth collecting.
The actor's performance is full of emotion and expression, winning rounds of applause from the audience.
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This news report is detailed in content and uses beautiful and appropriate language.
The performances at this gala are rich and varied, full of emotion and expression.
This textbook has both text and illustrations, suitable for beginners to use.
noun
surname Mao
Used as a family name, capitalized when used as a proper noun.
Mr. Mao is a new colleague at our company.
The Mao surname is relatively rare in China.