葌 (jiān) - A type of fragrant grass or herb & also refers to wild ginger (Asarum).

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葌 · jiān

A type of fragrant grass or herb;

also refers to wild ginger (Asarum).

A type of fragrant grass or herbalso refers to wild ginger (Asarum).

Usage highlights

fragrant herbwild gingeraromatic plantmedicinal herb

Synonyms

  • 兰— orchid (another fragrant plant)
  • 芷— angelica (another aromatic herb)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was filled with fragrant herbs (葌草).
  • Wild ginger (葌) is used in traditional medicine.
  • Ancient texts mention this aromatic plant (葌).

Collocations

  • fragrant herb(葌草)
  • wild ginger(葌)
  • aromatic plant(香葌)
  • medicinal herb(葌药)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a type of fragrant plant.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its aromatic properties.
  • Appears in classical poetry and literature as a symbol of natural fragrance.

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