芫 (yuán) - A type of plant, specifically the Chinese violet

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yuán ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芫 · yuán

A type of plant, specifically the Chinese violet cress (Orychophragmus violaceus) or the coriander plant.

A type of plant, specifically the Chinese violet

Usage highlights

CorianderChinese violet cressCoriander seedCoriander leavesDried corianderFresh coriander

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The coriander plant (芫荽) is used as a herb in cooking.
  • Chinese violet cress (芫花) has medicinal properties.
  • She added coriander (芫荽) to the soup.

Collocations

  • Coriander(芫荽)
  • Chinese violet cress(芫花)
  • Coriander seed(芫荽子)
  • Coriander leaves(芫荽叶)
  • Dried coriander(干芫荽)
  • Fresh coriander(鲜芫荽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 芫 is primarily used in botanical and culinary contexts, referring to specific plants like coriander and Chinese violet cress.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, parts of the 芫 plant are used for their medicinal properties.

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