芝 (zhī) - A type of fragrant mushroom or ganoderma (lingzhi) & used in names to signify auspiciousness, rarity, and
芝 · zhī
A type of fragrant mushroom or ganoderma (lingzhi);
used in names to signify auspiciousness, rarity, and beauty.
A type of fragrant mushroom or ganoderma (lingzhi)used in names to signify auspiciousness, rarity, and
Usage highlights
Lingzhi mushroomFragrant plantAuspicious cloudZhiyunZhilanZhiping
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The lingzhi mushroom (灵芝) is prized in traditional medicine.
- She has a name containing Zhi (芝).
- This is a fragrant plant (芝草).
Collocations
- Lingzhi mushroom(灵芝)
- Fragrant plant(芝草)
- Auspicious cloud(芝云)
- Zhiyun(a given name, 芝云)
- Zhilan(a given name, 芝兰)
- Zhiping(a given name, 芝萍)
Idioms
- Lingzhi and jade mushroom(芝兰玉树)
- Auspicious grass and fragrant orchid(芝兰之室)
- Lingzhi and longevity mushroom(芝寿)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese culture, 'zhi' refers to the lingzhi mushroom, symbolizing longevity, health, and auspiciousness.
- It is often used in names to convey elegance, rarity, and positive blessings.