shēnshēn

𬳽𬳽

Word · AdjectiveTraditional莘莘

numerous; many; multitudinous

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

numerous; multitudinous; many

literary

Literary term (书面语) primarily used to describe large numbers of people, especially in the fixed phrase 莘莘学子 (numerous students). Rarely used in casual spoken language.

Shēn莘
shēn莘
xué学
zǐ子
 ，
qín勤
fèn奋
hào好
xué学
 。

The numerous students are diligent and eager to learn.

Zhè这
suǒ所
dà大
xué学
péi培
yǎng养
le了
shēn莘
shēn莘
rén人
cái才
 。

This university has cultivated a great number of talented individuals.

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Miàn面
duì对
shēn莘
shēn莘
zhòng众
shēng生
 ，
tā他
gǎn感
dào到
zì自
jǐ己
de的
miǎo渺
xiǎo小
 。

Facing the multitudes of people, he felt his own insignificance.