荭 (hóng) - Herbaceous plant — refers to the prince's-feather plant & also called Chinese knotweed.

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hóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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Herbaceous plant — refers to the prince's-feather plant (Polygonum orientale), known for its red flowers;

also called Chinese knotweed.

Herbaceous plant — refers to the prince's-feather plantalso called Chinese knotweed.

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Synonyms

  • 红草— red herb (common name for prince's-feather)
  • 水红花— water red flower (alternative name)
  • 东方蓼— oriental knotweed (scientific name reference)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The prince's-feather plant has red flowers (红荭).
  • This herb is used in traditional medicine (荭草).
  • We saw beautiful red knotweed by the river (水边荭草).
  • The plant is also called Chinese knotweed (荭蓼).

Collocations

  • Prince's-feather plant(荭草)
  • Red knotweed(红荭)
  • Water knotweed(水荭)
  • Chinese knotweed(荭蓼)
  • Knotweed flower(荭花)
  • Knotweed root(荭根)

Idioms

  • Red flowers and green leaves(红荭绿叶)
  • Knotweed by the water's edge(水边荭蓼)
  • Autumn knotweed swaying(秋风荭草)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 荭草 (prince's-feather) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used for various ailments.
  • The plant is often found near water and is appreciated for its ornamental red flowers.
  • In Chinese poetry and literature, 荭 sometimes appears as a symbol of natural beauty and resilience.

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