葀 (kuò) - A type of fragrant plant & specifically refers to a kind of mint or

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kuò ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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葀 · kuò

A type of fragrant plant;

specifically refers to a kind of mint or aromatic herb used in traditional contexts.

A type of fragrant plantspecifically refers to a kind of mint or

Usage highlights

Fragrant herbAromatic plantHerbal medicinePlant name

Synonyms

  • 薄荷— mint (more common term for similar aromatic plants)
  • 香草— fragrant herb (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a fragrant herb called 葀 (葀).
  • This plant has aromatic properties (葀草).
  • Used in traditional herbal preparations (葀药).

Collocations

  • Fragrant herb(葀草)
  • Aromatic plant(葀植)
  • Herbal medicine(葀药)
  • Plant name(葀名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a plant name.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language and culture.

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