葕 (yàn) - Ancient variant of 荇 (xìng), referring to a

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Ancient variant of 荇 (xìng), referring to a type of water plant (Nymphoides peltatum), commonly known as floatingheart or water snowflake.

Ancient variant of 荇 (xìng), referring to a

Usage highlights

Floatingheart plantWater snowflakeAquatic herbNymphoides peltatumPond plant

Synonyms

  • 荇— Nymphoides peltatum, floatingheart (standard form)
  • 水荷叶— water lily leaf (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond was covered with floatingheart plants (葕菜).
  • This aquatic herb is mentioned in ancient texts (古书中的葕).
  • The leaves of the water snowflake float on the surface (葕叶浮水).

Collocations

  • Floatingheart plant(葕菜)
  • Water snowflake(水葕)
  • Aquatic herb(水生葕)
  • Nymphoides peltatum(荇葕)
  • Pond plant(池葕)

Idioms

  • Floating duckweed and water snowflake(浮萍葕菜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a variant of 荇, an aquatic plant.
  • Mentioned in ancient poetry and herbals for its floating leaves and yellow flowers.
  • Symbolizes natural beauty and purity in water environments in classical literature.

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