菼 (tǎn) - A type of reed or rush plant (Phragmites & initial shoots of reeds

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tǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

菼 · tǎn

A type of reed or rush plant (Phragmites japonica);

initial shoots of reeds;

also used in ancient texts to describe a color similar to that of reeds.

A type of reed or rush plant (Phragmitesinitial shoots of reedsalso used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

Reed shootsReed colorReed marshReed plantPhragmites japonica

Synonyms

  • 苇— reed (common term)
  • 芦— reed, rush
  • 葭— initial reed shoot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The marsh was filled with reeds (菼).
  • The initial shoots of reeds are called 菼.
  • In ancient texts, 菼 described a pale color (菼色).
  • The plant is used in traditional crafts (菼草 crafts).

Collocations

  • Reed shoots(菼葭)
  • Reed color(菼色)
  • Reed marsh(菼泽)
  • Reed plant(菼草)
  • Phragmites japonica(菼)

Idioms

  • Reeds and rushes(菼葭)
  • The color of reeds(菼色)
  • Reed shoots in spring(春菼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Classic of Poetry as a type of reed.
  • Associated with wetlands and natural landscapes in classical literature.
  • The character's plant radical (艹) reflects its botanical meaning.

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