() - A type of herb or plant & a rare character used primarily in names.

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mù | 10 strokes | radical: 艹

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A type of herb or plant;

a rare character used primarily in names.

A type of herb or planta rare character used primarily in names.

Usage highlights

莯草莯叶青莯莯香莯林

Synonyms

  • grass, herb
  • sprout, seedling

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 莯 is used in some personal names (莯).
  • This herb has medicinal properties (莯草).
  • The plant grows near water (水边莯).

Collocations

  • mu4 cao3(莯草)
  • mu4 ye4(莯叶)
  • qing1 mu4(青莯)
  • mu4 xiang1(莯香)
  • mu4 lin2(莯林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily found in personal names rather than common vocabulary.
  • Associated with plants and nature, reflecting traditional Chinese appreciation for botanical elements in naming.
  • The character's rarity gives it a distinctive quality when used in names.

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