芀 (tiáo) - An ancient name for the reed used in & also used as a variant form of 苕
芀 · tiáo
An ancient name for the reed used in making arrow shafts;
also used as a variant form of 苕 (reed, rush).
An ancient name for the reed used inalso used as a variant form of 苕
Usage highlights
Ancient plant nameReed for arrowsVariant of 苕Botanical termHistorical plant reference
Synonyms
- 苕— reed, rush (main character for this meaning)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentioned arrows made from 芀 (芀).
- This character is a variant of 苕 (芀).
- Botanical texts reference 芀 as a type of reed (芀).
Collocations
- Ancient plant name(芀)
- Reed for arrows(芀)
- Variant of 苕(芀)
- Botanical term(芀)
- Historical plant reference(芀)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese texts referring to specific types of reeds used for practical purposes like arrow-making.
- Considered a variant character form in classical literature and botanical contexts.