茎 (jīng) - stem & stalk

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jīng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

傑君

茎 · jīng

stem;

stalk;

the main axis of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits;

also used metaphorically for things resembling a stem.

stemstalkthe main axis of a plant that supports

Usage highlights

Plant stemFlower stemUnderground stemStem cellRoot and stemStem node

Synonyms

  • 秆— stalk (of grain plants)
  • 梗— stem, stalk
  • 干— trunk, main part

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stem of the plant is green (植物的茎).
  • Underground stems like rhizomes store nutrients (地下茎).
  • The flower stem is long and slender (花茎).
  • Neural stem cells (神经干细胞).

Collocations

  • Plant stem(茎秆)
  • Flower stem(花茎)
  • Underground stem(地下茎)
  • Stem cell(干细胞)
  • Root and stem(根茎)
  • Stem node(茎节)

Idioms

  • Roots and stems(根茎叶)
  • Golden stem and jade leaves(金枝玉茎)
  • Stem and branch(茎干)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, plant stems are often used for their medicinal properties.
  • The character appears in botanical and biological contexts, reflecting the importance of plants in Chinese culture and science.

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