(yǎn) - A type of grass or plant mentioned in & the name of a legendary herb.

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yǎn | 11 strokes | radical:

· 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

Synonyms

  • grass; herb (general term)
  • 藥草medicinal herb

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.

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