茝 (chǎi) - A fragrant plant, possibly angelica or other aromatic & used in classical texts to denote fragrant plants.

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chǎi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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茝 · chǎi

A fragrant plant, possibly angelica or other aromatic herb;

used in classical texts to denote fragrant plants.

A fragrant plant, possibly angelica or other aromaticused in classical texts to denote fragrant plants.

Usage highlights

Fragrant chǎi plantChǎi and lanChǎi orchidPure chǎiChǎi fragrance

Synonyms

  • 芷— Angelica; another fragrant plant often mentioned with 茝
  • 兰— Orchid; fragrant plant frequently paired with 茝

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a fragrant herb called chǎi (茝).
  • She gathered aromatic plants including angelica (茝) for the ritual.
  • In classical poetry, chǎi symbolizes purity and fragrance (茝).

Collocations

  • Fragrant chǎi plant(芳茝)
  • Chǎi and lan(茝兰)
  • Chǎi orchid(茝芷)
  • Pure chǎi(洁茝)
  • Chǎi fragrance(茝香)

Idioms

  • Chǎi and lan fragrance(茝兰芬芳)
  • Pure as chǎi(洁若茝芷)
  • Chǎi orchid virtue(茝芷之德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Chuci (Songs of Chu) as an aromatic herb.
  • Symbolizes purity, virtue, and fragrance in classical poetry and literature.
  • Often paired with other fragrant plants like orchid (兰) in poetic imagery.

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