萓 (yí) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the

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萓 · yí

A type of plant, specifically referring to the daylily (Hemerocallis fulva), known as 萱草 (xuāncǎo) in Chinese.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

daylilydaylily flowerdaylily vegetable/budplanting dayliliesdaylily garden

Synonyms

  • 萱— daylily (more common character for the same plant)
  • 萱草— daylily (plant name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The daylily (萓草) is a common garden plant.
  • She planted daylilies (萓花) along the path.
  • Daylily buds (萓菜) are used in some cuisines.

Collocations

  • daylily(萓草)
  • daylily flower(萓花)
  • daylily vegetable/bud(萓菜)
  • planting daylilies(种萓)
  • daylily garden(萓园)

Idioms

  • Planting daylilies to forget sorrows(种萓忘忧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The daylily (萓草/萱草) is a traditional Chinese plant symbolizing the mother and filial piety.
  • In ancient times, planting daylilies was said to help forget worries, hence its association with solace.
  • The plant is also used in traditional Chinese cuisine and medicine.

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