荗 (shù) - Used exclusively in the name of a medicinal

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shù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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荗 · shù

Used exclusively in the name of a medicinal plant, 蓬莪荗 (péng é shù), which is the Chinese name for zedoary, a type of curcuma root used in traditional medicine.

Used exclusively in the name of a medicinal

Usage highlights

蓬莪荗莪荗荗术

Synonyms

  • 莪术— zedoary, curcuma (alternative name)
  • 蓬莪术— zedoary root (variant name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Zedoary root is called 蓬莪荗 (péng é shù) in Chinese medicine.
  • The character 荗 appears almost exclusively in the plant name 蓬莪荗.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine uses 蓬莪荗 for its medicinal properties.

Collocations

  • péng é shù(蓬莪荗)
  • é shù(莪荗)
  • shù zhú(荗术)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 荗 is extremely rare and primarily appears in the context of traditional Chinese medicine.
  • It represents a specific medicinal plant in the curcuma family, known for its rhizome used in herbal remedies.
  • The character's usage is highly specialized and not commonly encountered in everyday language.

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