菭 (tái) - Moss, lichen & a type of algae or aquatic plant.

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tái ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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菭 · tái

Moss, lichen;

a type of algae or aquatic plant.

Moss, lichena type of algae or aquatic plant.

Usage highlights

Green algaePond algaeAquatic plantsMoss growthAlgae bloom

Synonyms

  • 苔— moss, lichen
  • 藻— algae

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond was covered with green algae (菭).
  • Ancient texts mention aquatic plants like 菭.
  • The character 菭 appears in classical botanical descriptions.

Collocations

  • Green algae(绿菭)
  • Pond algae(池菭)
  • Aquatic plants(水菭)
  • Moss growth(苔菭)
  • Algae bloom(菭华)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing aquatic flora.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese; mostly found in historical or specialized contexts.

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