芷 (zhǐ) - Angelica (a fragrant plant) & iris

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zhǐ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

丈志

芷 · zhǐ

Angelica (a fragrant plant);

iris;

used in names to convey purity, fragrance, and elegance.

Angelica (a fragrant plant)irisused in names to convey purity, fragrance, and

Usage highlights

Bai Zhi herbZhi Lan orchidFragrant ZhiZhi Hui wisdomQing Zhi clear and fragrant

Synonyms

  • 芳— fragrant
  • 香— fragrant

Antonyms

  • 臭— foul-smelling

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden is full of fragrant angelica (芷草).
  • She has a name with the character 芷 (芷 in name).
  • This herb is known as Bai Zhi (白芷).

Collocations

  • Bai Zhi herb(白芷)
  • Zhi Lan orchid(芷兰)
  • Fragrant Zhi(芳芷)
  • Zhi Hui wisdom(芷慧)
  • Qing Zhi clear and fragrant(清芷)

Idioms

  • Orchid and Angelica in one room(兰芷同室)
  • Fragrance of Zhi and orchid(芷兰之香)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, 芷 is a fragrant plant often associated with purity and virtue.
  • Used in literary contexts to symbolize noble character and moral integrity.
  • Commonly used in female names to convey elegance and natural beauty.

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