xǔ

湑

Character · Adjective

clear; lush

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

clear (of water, wine); pure; limpid

archaic

Literary term used in classical texts to describe the clarity of liquids such as water or wine.

Xǔ醑
jiǔ酒
xǔ湑
xī兮
yíng盈
zūn樽
 。

The clear wine fills the cup.

Chuān川
zé泽
xǔ湑
xī兮
 ，
cǎo草
mù木
mào茂
xī兮
 。

The rivers and lakes are clear, and the vegetation is lush.

2.

adjective

lush; flourishing; luxuriant (of vegetation)

archaic

Describes dense, thriving plant growth. Often used in classical poetry and literary descriptions.

Cǎo草
mù木
xǔ湑
xī兮
 ，
niǎo鸟
shòu兽
fán蕃
xī兮
 。

The grass and trees are lush, and the birds and beasts multiply.

Jiā佳
huì卉
xǔ湑
yǐ以
cōng葱
lóng茏
 。

The beautiful flowers flourish with verdant luxuriance.