Common Meanings
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róng荣
Flourishing, prosperous; often used to describe the rise and fall or prosperity and decline, such as in '荣枯' (prosperity and decay).
人生的荣枯，如同四季更迭，各有其时。
The prosperity and decline of life, like the changing of the seasons, each has its own time.
To be honored or respected; glory, honor, distinction. Often used in contrast to 'disgrace' or 'humiliation'.
他因工作表现出色而荣升为部门经理。
He was honorably promoted to department manager due to his outstanding work performance.
An archaic or poetic term for the 'wutong' tree (phoenix tree).
古人笔下，梧桐有时亦称作荣。
In ancient writings, the wutong tree is sometimes also referred to as 'rong'.
The flower of a plant, or more generally, the blossoms of plants; also refers to glory, splendor, or prosperity.
他并不追求一时的荣华，更注重内心的平静。
He doesn't pursue fleeting glory and splendor, but rather focuses more on inner peace.