荢 (zì) - A variant form of 茡 (zì), meaning 'nettle' & also used in some historical texts.

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zì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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荢 · zì

A variant form of 茡 (zì), meaning 'nettle' or 'stinging plant';

also used in some historical texts.

A variant form of 茡 (zì), meaning 'nettle'also used in some historical texts.

Usage highlights

荢草荢麻荢刺荢叶荢本

Synonyms

  • 茡— nettle plant (original character)
  • 荨麻— nettle (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a plant called 荢 (荢).
  • Some regional dialects use 荢 for certain nettle plants (荢草).
  • In botanical records, 荢 appears as a variant character (荢 variant).

Collocations

  • nettle plant(荢草)
  • nettle hemp(荢麻)
  • nettle sting(荢刺)
  • nettle leaf(荢叶)
  • nettle root(荢本)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 荢 is a rare character primarily found in historical botanical texts and regional dialects.
  • It represents a category of plants known for their stinging properties, similar to modern nettles.

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