荝 (cè) - A type of plant & used in the name of a traditional Chinese

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cè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

荝 · cè

A type of plant;

used in the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal herb (Zéxiè).

A type of plantused in the name of a traditional Chinese

Usage highlights

Chinese water plantainMedicinal herbPlant taxonomyWetland plantTraditional medicine

Synonyms

  • 泽泻— Alisma plantago-aquatica (full name of the herb)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The herb is known as Alisma plantago-aquatica (泽泻).
  • It is used in traditional Chinese medicine (中医药).
  • The plant grows in wetlands (湿地).

Collocations

  • Chinese water plantain(泽泻)
  • Medicinal herb(草药)
  • Plant taxonomy(植物分类)
  • Wetland plant(湿地植物)
  • Traditional medicine(传统医学)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known through its use in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The character is rare in modern usage outside of specific botanical or medicinal contexts.

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