苘 (qǐng) - Abutilon, a type of plant (especially Abutilon theophrasti, & historically used for fiber.

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Abutilon, a type of plant (especially Abutilon theophrasti, known as velvetleaf or China jute);

historically used for fiber.

Abutilon, a type of plant (especially Abutilon theophrasti,historically used for fiber.

Usage highlights

velvetleaf plantabutilon fiberabutilon seedsabutilon stemabutilon ropeabutilon weaving

Synonyms

  • 苘麻— velvetleaf, China jute (Abutilon theophrasti)
  • 青麻— another name for velvetleaf

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The field was overgrown with velvetleaf (苘麻).
  • This fiber comes from the abutilon plant (苘麻纤维).
  • Farmers consider it a weed (苘麻是一种杂草).
  • Traditional ropes were made from abutilon (用苘麻制成的传统绳索).

Collocations

  • velvetleaf plant(苘麻)
  • abutilon fiber(苘麻纤维)
  • abutilon seeds(苘麻子)
  • abutilon stem(苘麻秆)
  • abutilon rope(苘麻绳)
  • abutilon weaving(苘麻编织)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically cultivated in China for its strong fiber, used to make ropes and coarse cloth.
  • Considered an invasive weed in modern agriculture but retains historical significance in traditional crafts.

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