茰 (yú) - A variant form of 萸, referring to the

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yú ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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茰 · yú

A variant form of 萸, referring to the cornelian cherry tree or its fruit, commonly seen in the term 茱萸 (cornus officinalis).

A variant form of 萸, referring to the

Usage highlights

Cornelian cherryDouble Ninth Festival cornelianCornelian cherry branchMedicinal cornelianCornelian cherry fruit

Synonyms

  • 萸— cornelian cherry (standard form)
  • 茱萸— cornus officinalis

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cornelian cherry (茱萸) is a traditional medicinal plant.
  • During the Double Ninth Festival, people wear cornelian (茱萸) for protection.
  • The cornelian cherry fruit (茱萸果) is used in herbal medicine.

Collocations

  • Cornelian cherry(茱萸)
  • Double Ninth Festival cornelian(重阳茱萸)
  • Cornelian cherry branch(茱萸枝)
  • Medicinal cornelian(药用茱萸)
  • Cornelian cherry fruit(茱萸果)

Idioms

  • Wearing cornelian on Double Ninth Day(佩茱萸)
  • Climbing high with cornelian(登高插茱萸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cornelian cherry (茱萸) is traditionally associated with the Double Ninth Festival, where wearing it is believed to ward off evil spirits.
  • The plant has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for centuries for its therapeutic properties.
  • It appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature as a symbol of autumn and protection.

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