囌 (sū) - Su — used in the word for perilla & also appears in the word for revive/resuscitate (复苏).

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sū ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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囌 · sū

Su — used in the word for perilla (紫苏), a herb;

also appears in the word for revive/resuscitate (复苏).

Su — used in the word for perillaalso appears in the word for revive/resuscitate (复苏).

Usage highlights

PerillaRevive/resuscitatePerilla leafPerilla seedPerilla oilEconomic recovery

Synonyms

  • 苏— Simplified form of 囌; also means revive, perilla
  • 醒— to wake up
  • 活— to live, to be alive

Antonyms

  • 死— to die
  • 亡— to perish, to die

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Perilla leaves are used in cooking (紫苏叶).
  • The patient began to revive (复苏).
  • This dish is seasoned with perilla (用紫苏调味的).
  • The economy is showing signs of recovery (经济复苏).

Collocations

  • Perilla(紫苏)
  • Revive/resuscitate(复苏)
  • Perilla leaf(紫苏叶)
  • Perilla seed(紫苏子)
  • Perilla oil(紫苏油)
  • Economic recovery(经济复苏)

Idioms

  • Revive from near death(死而复苏)
  • Everything comes back to life(万物复苏)
  • Spring returns and all things revive(春回大地，万物复苏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Perilla (紫苏) is an important herb in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine.
  • The character 囌 appears most commonly in the word 紫苏 (perilla) and 复苏 (revive/resuscitate).
  • In medical contexts, 复苏 refers to resuscitation and recovery from critical conditions.

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