苁 (cōng) - Describing the appearance of plants growing luxuriantly & used in the name of a medicinal herb

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cōng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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苁 · cōng

Describing the appearance of plants growing luxuriantly;

used in the name of a medicinal herb (Cistanche deserticola).

Describing the appearance of plants growing luxuriantlyused in the name of a medicinal herb

Usage highlights

Cistancheluxuriant growthCistanche teaCistanche extractdesert CistancheCistanche benefits

Synonyms

  • 苁蓉— Cistanche (medicinal herb)
  • 茂盛— luxuriant, lush

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Cistanche (苁蓉) is a parasitic plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The plants grew luxuriantly (苁苁) in the fertile soil.
  • He takes Cistanche supplements (苁蓉补品) for health benefits.

Collocations

  • Cistanche(苁蓉)
  • luxuriant growth(苁苁)
  • Cistanche tea(苁蓉茶)
  • Cistanche extract(苁蓉提取物)
  • desert Cistanche(沙漠苁蓉)
  • Cistanche benefits(苁蓉功效)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known in modern Chinese as part of the term '苁蓉' (Cistanche), a parasitic plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The character originally described the lush, dense growth of plants in classical texts.

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