葈 (xǐ) - A type of plant & specifically refers to the cocklebur plant (Xanthium strumarium),

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葈 · xǐ

A type of plant;

specifically refers to the cocklebur plant (Xanthium strumarium), a weed with burred fruit.

A type of plantspecifically refers to the cocklebur plant (Xanthium strumarium),

Usage highlights

Cocklebur plantCocklebur fruitCocklebur seedsXanthium strumarium

Synonyms

  • 苍耳— More common name for cocklebur plant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The field was overgrown with cockleburs (葈耳).
  • Traditional medicine uses cocklebur fruit (葈耳实).
  • Remove the burrs (葈耳子) from your clothing.

Collocations

  • Cocklebur plant(葈耳)
  • Cocklebur fruit(葈耳实)
  • Cocklebur seeds(葈耳子)
  • Xanthium strumarium(葈耳属)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese herbals as a medicinal plant.
  • Considered a weed in agricultural contexts due to its invasive nature.
  • The burred fruit attaches to animals and clothing for seed dispersal.

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