(hóu) - A type of plant, specifically referring to a

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hóu | 12 strokes | radical:

· hóu

A type of plant, specifically referring to a kind of water plant or reed.

A type of plant, specifically referring to a

Usage highlights

water plantmarsh reedaquatic vegetationriver plantwetland reed

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The marsh was filled with reeds (葔).
  • Botanists study various aquatic plants including 葔.
  • The ancient text mentioned a plant called 葔 growing by the river.

Collocations

  • water plant(水葔)
  • marsh reed(沼泽葔)
  • aquatic vegetation(水生葔)
  • river plant(河葔)
  • wetland reed(湿地葔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific plant name.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language and culture.
  • Primarily of botanical interest rather than cultural significance.

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