茇 (bá) - Thatch & to dwell in grass

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bá ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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茇 · bá

Thatch;

to dwell in grass;

a type of plant (possibly referring to a fragrant herb or weed).

Thatchto dwell in grassa type of plant (possibly referring to a

Usage highlights

Thatched dwellingWhite baiji herbGrass dwellingPlant rootWild grass

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 瓦— tile (as roofing material)
  • 砖— brick

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hut was thatched with reeds (草茇).
  • Ancient hermits would dwell in grass shelters (茇舍).
  • The plant is used in traditional medicine (白茇).

Collocations

  • Thatched dwelling(茇舍)
  • White baiji herb(白茇)
  • Grass dwelling(草茇)
  • Plant root(茇根)
  • Wild grass(野茇)

Idioms

  • To dwell in the wilds(结茇而居)
  • Living in a thatched hut(茇舍而处)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing simple, rustic dwellings made of thatch.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for certain herbal preparations.
  • Represents a connection to nature and simple living in classical literature.

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