芨 (jī) - A type of plant & specifically refers to the Chinese wild ginger (Asarum)

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jī ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芨 · jī

A type of plant;

specifically refers to the Chinese wild ginger (Asarum) or Bletilla striata (an orchid used in traditional Chinese medicine).

A type of plantspecifically refers to the Chinese wild ginger (Asarum)

Usage highlights

Bletilla striataChinese wild gingerplant rootmedicinal herbBletilla rhizome

Synonyms

  • 白芨— Bletilla striata (specific plant name)
  • 杜芨— Chinese wild ginger

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Bletilla striata plant (白芨) is used in traditional medicine.
  • Chinese wild ginger (细辛, also called 杜芨).
  • The herb has medicinal properties (芨草 medicinal properties).

Collocations

  • Bletilla striata(白芨)
  • Chinese wild ginger(杜芨)
  • plant root(芨根)
  • medicinal herb(芨药)
  • Bletilla rhizome(芨块)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in botanical and traditional Chinese medicine contexts.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage outside specialized fields.

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