芌 (yù) - An ancient term for taro & also an archaic variant form of 芋 (yù).

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yù ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芌 · yù

An ancient term for taro;

also an archaic variant form of 芋 (yù).

An ancient term for taroalso an archaic variant form of 芋 (yù).

Usage highlights

Ancient term for taroVariant of 芋Rare characterClassical usageBotanical reference

Synonyms

  • 芋— taro (modern standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 芌 appears in ancient texts referring to taro plants (芌).
  • In some historical documents, 芌 is used interchangeably with 芋 (taro).
  • This rare character is primarily found in classical Chinese literature (芌).

Collocations

  • Ancient term for taro(芌)
  • Variant of 芋(芌)
  • Rare character(芌字)
  • Classical usage(芌的古典用法)
  • Botanical reference(芌植物)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 芌 is an archaic character that was used in early Chinese texts to refer to taro plants.
  • The character represents an early form that later standardized as 芋 in modern usage.
  • Its appearance in texts provides insight into the evolution of Chinese botanical terminology.

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