苇 (wěi) - reed — a tall, slender-leaved plant of wet & rush.

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wěi ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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苇 · wěi

reed — a tall, slender-leaved plant of wet places;

rush.

reed — a tall, slender-leaved plant of wetrush.

Usage highlights

ReedReed marshReed thicketReed matReed curtainReed flowers

Synonyms

  • 芦苇— reed (common term)
  • 芦— reed (shorter form)

Antonyms

  • 树— tree (tall, woody vs. slender, grassy)
  • 石— stone (rigid vs. flexible)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The reeds (芦苇) sway in the wind by the lake.
  • We walked along the reed marsh (苇塘).
  • The boat was hidden among the reeds (苇丛).
  • Reed mats (苇席) are traditional handicrafts.

Collocations

  • Reed(芦苇)
  • Reed marsh(苇塘)
  • Reed thicket(苇丛)
  • Reed mat(苇席)
  • Reed curtain(苇帘)
  • Reed flowers(苇花)

Idioms

  • Treading on thin ice, as if treading on reeds(如履薄冰，如临深渊)
  • A reed in the wind(风中芦苇)
  • Reed walls and thatched roof(苇墙茅屋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reeds are common in Chinese wetlands and have been used for practical purposes like weaving mats and building shelters.
  • In literature, reeds often symbolize resilience, flexibility, and humble beauty, bending but not breaking in the wind.

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