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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.

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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