荩 (jìn) - A kind of grass (Arthraxon hispidus) & loyal, devoted

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jìn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

傑君

荩 · jìn

A kind of grass (Arthraxon hispidus);

loyal, devoted;

used in historical contexts for loyal officials.

A kind of grass (Arthraxon hispidus)loyal, devotedused in historical contexts for loyal officials.

Usage highlights

Loyal ministerArthraxon grassDevoted heartLoyal and devotedRemain loyalBroom made from Arthraxon

Synonyms

  • 忠— loyal, faithful
  • 诚— sincere, honest

Antonyms

  • 奸— treacherous, wicked
  • 叛— betray, rebel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Arthraxon grass (荩草) is used in traditional medicine.
  • He served as a loyal minister (荩臣) to the emperor.
  • The plant fibers were used for making brooms (荩帚).

Collocations

  • Loyal minister(荩臣)
  • Arthraxon grass(荩草)
  • Devoted heart(荩心)
  • Loyal and devoted(忠荩)
  • Remain loyal(荩诚)
  • Broom made from Arthraxon(荩帚)

Idioms

  • Loyal ministers and righteous scholars(荩臣义士)
  • Utmost loyalty and devotion(尽荩竭诚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '荩' was used to describe loyal and devoted officials, particularly in the context of serving the emperor.
  • The character is also associated with a type of grass (Arthraxon hispidus) used in traditional medicine and for making brooms.

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