(ān) - A type of plant or herb & an ancient character used in names and texts,

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ān | 12 strokes | radical:

· ān

A type of plant or herb;

an ancient character used in names and texts, though rare in modern usage.

A type of plant or herban ancient character used in names and texts,

Usage highlights

plant nameherbrare character

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a plant called 萻.
  • This herb (萻) was used in traditional medicine.
  • The character 萻 appears in some classical dictionaries.

Collocations

  • plant name()
  • herb(萻草)
  • rare character(萻字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts and dictionaries as a plant name.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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