(fāng) - Fragrant herb — archaic term for a fragrant

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fāng | 10 strokes | radical:

· fāng

Fragrant herb — archaic term for a fragrant plant, possibly referring to a type of fragrant grass or herb.

Fragrant herb — archaic term for a fragrant

Usage highlights

fragrant herbancient plant namebotanical referenceclassical herbalarchaic term

Synonyms

  • fragrant (more common character for fragrance)
  • fragrant, aroma

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a fragrant herb called 淓 (淓草).
  • This character appears in classical botanical references (古书中的淓).
  • Some scholars identify 淓 with fragrant plants in old herbals (本草中的淓).

Collocations

  • fragrant herb(淓草)
  • ancient plant name(古名淓)
  • botanical reference(淓的植物学)
  • classical herbal(本草淓)
  • archaic term(古语淓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a name for fragrant plants or herbs.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical and philological interest.
  • May be associated with traditional herbal medicine or classical botanical knowledge.

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