Meaning
丰盛 describes something abundant and luxurious, most commonly used for meals and feasts. It conveys the idea of plenty, richness, and generosity in quantity and quality. The word emphasizes both the visual abundance and the satisfying, luxurious nature of what is being described.
Usage
Most frequently used to describe elaborate meals, banquets, or spreads of food. It carries positive connotations of hospitality and generosity. Common in both spoken and written Chinese when praising someone's cooking or describing celebratory meals. Less commonly applied to non-food contexts like harvests or resources.
Examples
- 01妈妈为我们准备了一桌丰盛的晚餐。.Mom prepared a sumptuous dinner for us.
- 02这家酒店的自助早餐非常丰盛。.This hotel's buffet breakfast is extremely lavish.
Characters
Common collocations
- 丰盛的晚餐sumptuous dinner
- 丰盛的早餐hearty breakfast
- 准备丰盛的菜肴prepare abundant dishes
- 摆上丰盛的酒席lay out a lavish banquet
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of abundance: 丰 originally depicted abundant crops, while 盛 suggests fullness and flourishing. Together they create an intensified meaning of luxurious plenty.