萇 (cháng) - Chang — a surname & refers to the changpu plant (calamus/sweet flag)

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cháng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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萇 · cháng

Chang — a surname;

refers to the changpu plant (calamus/sweet flag);

also appears in historical and botanical contexts.

Chang — a surnamerefers to the changpu plant (calamus/sweet flag)also appears in historical and botanical contexts.

Usage highlights

Chang surnameChangpu plantMr. Chang

Synonyms

  • 菖蒲— calamus/sweet flag plant (alternative writing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Chang (萇先生).
  • The changpu plant is used in traditional medicine (萇蒲).
  • This herb is known as changpu (萇蒲).

Collocations

  • Chang surname(萇姓)
  • Changpu plant(萇蒲)
  • Mr. Chang(萇先生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a rare Chinese surname with historical roots.
  • Also refers to the changpu plant used in traditional Chinese medicine and Dragon Boat Festival customs.

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