萒 (yǎn) - A type of grass or plant mentioned in & the name of a legendary herb.
萒 · yǎn
A type of grass or plant mentioned in ancient Chinese texts;
the name of a legendary herb.
A type of grass or plant mentioned inthe name of a legendary herb.
Usage highlights
萒草香萒神萒古萒
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentions a medicinal herb called yan (萒).
- This character appears in classical botanical descriptions (萒草).
- Some scholars identify yan as a type of aromatic plant (香萒).
Collocations
- yan grass(萒草)
- fragrant yan(香萒)
- divine yan herb(神萒)
- ancient yan plant(古萒)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese herbology and mythological texts as a rare plant.
- Considered an obscure character with limited modern usage outside specialized contexts.