荍 (qiáo) - Buckwheat & a type of plant, also used in classical

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qiáo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

荍 · qiáo

Buckwheat;

a type of plant, also used in classical texts.

Buckwheata type of plant, also used in classical

Usage highlights

BuckwheatBuckwheat flowerBuckwheat plantBuckwheat noodleBuckwheat tea

Synonyms

  • 荞— Buckwheat (more common character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Buckwheat is a nutritious grain (荞麦).
  • The plant has small white flowers (荍花).
  • Ancient texts mention the plant (荍).

Collocations

  • Buckwheat(荞麦)
  • Buckwheat flower(荍花)
  • Buckwheat plant(荍草)
  • Buckwheat noodle(荞麦面)
  • Buckwheat tea(荞麦茶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 荍 is an archaic character for buckwheat, rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • In classical literature, it sometimes appears in botanical or agricultural contexts.

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