苳 (dōng) - A type of plant & used in personal names, often for its gentle,

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dōng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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苳 · dōng

A type of plant;

used in personal names, often for its gentle, natural connotations.

A type of plantused in personal names, often for its gentle,

Usage highlights

Personal namePlant nameEdible fernClassical usageName element

Synonyms

  • 蕨— fern (general term)
  • 冬— winter (homophone)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name 苳 is used for girls (女孩名字).
  • It refers to a kind of edible fern (一种可食用的蕨类植物).
  • The character appears in classical texts (古籍中出现).

Collocations

  • Personal name(人名)
  • Plant name(植物名)
  • Edible fern(可食用的蕨)
  • Classical usage(古典用法)
  • Name element(名字用字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically as a plant name in classical texts.
  • Gained modern popularity as a feminine given name character, especially in Taiwan and other Chinese-speaking regions.
  • Evokes natural imagery and gentle qualities.

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