梫 (qǐn) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the & also used in some place names.

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qǐn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

梫 · qǐn

A type of plant, specifically referring to the Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica) or other plants in the Pieris genus;

also used in some place names.

A type of plant, specifically referring to thealso used in some place names.

Usage highlights

Japanese andromedaPieris flowersPieris genusmountain Pieriswhite Pieris

Synonyms

  • 马醉木— Japanese andromeda (alternative common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Japanese andromeda (梫木) is an evergreen shrub.
  • We saw beautiful Pieris plants (梫花) in the garden.
  • This botanical garden specializes in Pieris species (梫属植物).

Collocations

  • Japanese andromeda(梫木)
  • Pieris flowers(梫花)
  • Pieris genus(梫属)
  • mountain Pieris(山梫)
  • white Pieris(白梫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in botanical contexts to refer to specific ornamental plants.
  • The character appears in some historical texts and place names, though it's relatively rare in modern usage.

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