萱 (xuān) - Daylily — a flowering plant (Hemerocallis fulva) known & in Chinese culture, it symbolizes motherly love and

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xuān ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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萱 · xuān

Daylily — a flowering plant (Hemerocallis fulva) known for its edible flowers;

in Chinese culture, it symbolizes motherly love and is used to represent mothers.

Daylily — a flowering plant (Hemerocallis fulva) knownin Chinese culture, it symbolizes motherly love and

Usage highlights

DaylilyMother's residenceMaternal affectionForget sorrow grassDaylily pillowPlanting daylilies

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She planted daylilies in her garden (萱草).
  • The term 萱堂 refers to one's mother's residence (萱堂).
  • In poetry, 萱 is used to represent maternal affection (萱亲).
  • Daylily flowers are used in cooking (金针菜).

Collocations

  • Daylily(萱草)
  • Mother's residence(萱堂)
  • Maternal affection(萱亲)
  • Forget sorrow grass(忘忧草)
  • Daylily pillow(萱枕)
  • Planting daylilies(种萱)

Idioms

  • The daylily in the north hall(北堂萱)
  • Daylily relieves sorrow(萱草忘忧)
  • The daylily flourishes(萱茂)
  • Daylily and laurel tree(萱桂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, daylilies symbolize motherly love and are planted in the north hall (北堂) where mothers reside.
  • The plant is called 'forget-sorrow grass' (忘忧草) as it was believed to help alleviate worries.
  • Often used in poetry and literature to represent maternal affection and filial piety.
  • Considered an auspicious plant for mothers' longevity and happiness.

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