榪 (mà) - A type of tree & used in the name of the madder plant

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mà ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

榪 · mà

A type of tree;

used in the name of the madder plant (Rubia cordifolia);

also used in the simplified Chinese character for 'mother' (妈).

A type of treeused in the name of the madder plantalso used in the simplified Chinese character for

Usage highlights

Madder plantRubia cordifoliaPlant specimenTraditional dyeHerbal medicineBotanical name

Synonyms

  • 茜草— Madder plant (more common name)
  • 妈— Mother (simplified character that uses 榪 as component)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The madder plant (榪) is used in traditional dyeing.
  • This character appears in botanical texts (植物学 texts).
  • It is the simplified form component in 'mother' (妈).
  • Ancient texts mention 榪 as a medicinal herb (草药).

Collocations

  • Madder plant(榪草)
  • Rubia cordifolia(茜草科榪属)
  • Plant specimen(榪标本)
  • Traditional dye(榪染料)
  • Herbal medicine(榪药材)
  • Botanical name(榪学名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a botanical term in classical Chinese texts, referring to specific plants used in dyeing and medicine.
  • Gained modern relevance as the simplified form component in common characters like 妈 (mother).
  • Rarely used in contemporary language outside specialized botanical or historical contexts.

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