芴 (wù) - A type of plant (possibly referring to wild & also used in classical texts as an adverb

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wù ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芴 · wù

A type of plant (possibly referring to wild lettuce or similar);

also used in classical texts as an adverb meaning 'suddenly' or 'abruptly'.

A type of plant (possibly referring to wildalso used in classical texts as an adverb

Usage highlights

SuddenlyWild lettuceFloral nameClassical adverb

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a plant called '芴' (芴).
  • He disappeared suddenly (芴然).
  • This is wild lettuce (莴苣的一种).

Collocations

  • Suddenly(芴然)
  • Wild lettuce(莴苣类植物)
  • Floral name(植物名)
  • Classical adverb(古文中副词)

Idioms

  • Suddenly appearing and disappearing(芴忽)
  • Vague and indistinct(芴芒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like Zhuangzi with the meaning 'suddenly' or 'vaguely'.
  • Used as a plant name in traditional Chinese herbology.

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