(bèi) - A type of plant & also refers to a chemical compound (betaine).

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bèi | 8 strokes | radical: 艹

· bèi

A type of plant;

also refers to a chemical compound (betaine).

A type of plantalso refers to a chemical compound (betaine).

Usage highlights

betaine compoundplant name
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This plant is called 苝 in Chinese.
  • The compound betaine is known as 苝 in chemistry (苝).

Collocations

  • betaine compound()
  • plant name()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 苝 is a relatively rare character in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in botanical contexts and chemical nomenclature.

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