茂密

mào mì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

dense (of plant growth)
lush

Definition

形容草木茂盛而繁密。

Lush and dense, describing thick and flourishing vegetation.

Usage

通常用于形容植物生长旺盛、枝叶密集的样子，也可以比喻其他事物的密集繁盛。

Usually used to describe plants that grow vigorously and have dense leaves and branches. It can also be used metaphorically for other things that are dense and abundant.

Examples

1 这片森林非常茂密，阳光几乎照不进来。 (This forest is very dense; sunlight barely penetrates.)
2 山坡上的草丛茂密，很难行走。 (The grass on the hillside is thick, making it difficult to walk.)
3 他有一头茂密的黑发。 (He has thick, black hair.)
4 茂密的树冠为小鸟提供了栖息地。 (The dense canopy provides a habitat for birds.)
5 花园里的灌木长得太茂密了，需要修剪。 (The shrubs in the garden have grown too dense and need pruning.)

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