() - A type of sedge plant (Cyperus malaccensis), also

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dù | 6 strokes | radical: 艹

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A type of sedge plant (Cyperus malaccensis), also known as cyperus or rush grass, often found in marshy areas.

A type of sedge plant (Cyperus malaccensis), also

Usage highlights

cyperus plantcyperus fieldcyperus leavescyperus rootcyperus matcyperus weaving

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cyperus plant (芏草) grows in wetlands.
  • This area is suitable for growing cyperus (芏).
  • The cyperus has slender leaves (芏叶).

Collocations

  • cyperus plant(芏草)
  • cyperus field(芏田)
  • cyperus leaves(芏叶)
  • cyperus root(芏根)
  • cyperus mat(芏席)
  • cyperus weaving(芏编)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 芏 is a plant name referring to cyperus, used historically for weaving mats and baskets.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing wetland vegetation.

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