萂 (hé) - 萂 — an ancient name for a type & a character used in historical texts and occasionally

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hé ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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萂 · hé

萂 — an ancient name for a type of plant or grass;

a character used in historical texts and occasionally in personal names.

萂 — an ancient name for a typea character used in historical texts and occasionally

Usage highlights

Ancient plant nameHistorical usageName characterBotanical reference

Synonyms

  • 草— grass; herb (general term)
  • 卉— various grasses; plants

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 萂 appears in ancient botanical texts (古本草).
  • It is sometimes used in given names (人名用字).
  • The plant was mentioned in historical records (历史记载).

Collocations

  • Ancient plant name(古草名)
  • Historical usage(历史用法)
  • Name character(人名用字)
  • Botanical reference(植物参考)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 萂 is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • It represents a type of plant whose exact identity has been lost to history.
  • The character is occasionally used in modern times for personal names due to its unique appearance and classical feel.

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