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蓬
péng
Description
“蓬”本来是一种草，现在我们常常用它来说头发很乱。
"蓬" originally referred to a type of grass, but now we often use it to describe messy hair.
比如“蓬松”这个词，就是说东西又软又松。
For example, the word "蓬松" means something that is soft and fluffy.
Meanings
蓬松péngsōng
fluffy; soft and loose
这只猫的毛很蓬松。
This cat's fur is very fluffy.
蓬péng
a kind of wild grass (fleabane)
路边长满了蓬草。
The roadside is covered with thick grass.
蓬勃péngbó
vigorous; flourishing; thriving
这座城市发展得很蓬勃。
This city is developing vigorously.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a grass plant, later used to describe messy or fluffy things.
- Nuance
rarely used alone today; mostly appears in compounds like 蓬松 and 蓬勃.
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