苓 (líng) - A type of medicinal fungus (Poria cocos) & also refers to a fragrant plant or herb.

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líng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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A type of medicinal fungus (Poria cocos);

also refers to a fragrant plant or herb.

A type of medicinal fungus (Poria cocos)also refers to a fragrant plant or herb.

Usage highlights

Poria cocosFulingLingzhi fungusMedicinal herbFragrant plantMountain tuckahoe

Synonyms

  • 茯苓— Poria cocos (medicinal fungus)
  • 草药— medicinal herb

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Poria (茯苓) is a medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The name Ling'er (苓儿) sounds gentle and natural.
  • Ancient texts mention lingzhi fungus (灵芝) and poria (茯苓).

Collocations

  • Poria cocos(茯苓)
  • Fuling (place name)(涪陵)
  • Lingzhi fungus(灵芝)
  • Medicinal herb(药苓)
  • Fragrant plant(香苓)
  • Mountain tuckahoe(山苓)

Idioms

  • Poria and cinnamon twig(苓桂)
  • Fuling and coix seed(苓薏)
  • Ginseng and poria(参苓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, poria (茯苓) is valued for its calming and diuretic properties.
  • The character evokes images of natural herbs, mountains, and purity, making it popular in poetic and feminine names.

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