栀 (zhī) - Gardenia — refers to the gardenia plant and & also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

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zhī ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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Gardenia — refers to the gardenia plant and its fragrant white flowers;

also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Gardenia — refers to the gardenia plant andalso used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Usage highlights

Gardenia flowerGardenia fruitGardenia fragranceGardenia extractGardenia essential oilGardenia pigment

Synonyms

  • 栀子— Gardenia (plant name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gardenia flowers bloom in summer (栀子花).
  • Gardenia fruit is used in traditional medicine (栀子).
  • She loves the fragrance of gardenia (栀子花香).
  • This tea contains gardenia extract (栀子提取物).

Collocations

  • Gardenia flower(栀子花)
  • Gardenia fruit(栀子)
  • Gardenia fragrance(栀子香)
  • Gardenia extract(栀子提取物)
  • Gardenia essential oil(栀子精油)
  • Gardenia pigment(栀子色素)

Idioms

  • As fragrant as gardenia(如栀子般芬芳)
  • Gardenia in full bloom(栀子花开)
  • Gardenia's pure white(栀子纯白)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gardenia symbolizes purity, elegance, and eternal love in Chinese culture.
  • The flower is often associated with summer and is commonly mentioned in poetry and songs.
  • Gardenia fruit has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its cooling properties.

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