葠 (shēn) - Ginseng — refers to the medicinal plant ginseng

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shēn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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葠 · shēn

Ginseng — refers to the medicinal plant ginseng (Panax ginseng), known for its health benefits and tonic properties.

Ginseng — refers to the medicinal plant ginseng

Usage highlights

Ginseng plantWild ginsengAmerican ginsengGinseng teaGinseng extractGinseng cultivation

Synonyms

  • 参— ginseng (more common character)
  • 人参— ginseng (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ginseng is a popular medicinal herb (人参).
  • Traditional medicine uses ginseng root (人参根).
  • Korean ginseng is highly valued (高丽参).
  • This tea contains ginseng extract (人参提取物).

Collocations

  • Ginseng plant(人参)
  • Wild ginseng(野山参)
  • American ginseng(西洋参)
  • Ginseng tea(人参茶)
  • Ginseng extract(人参提取物)
  • Ginseng cultivation(人参种植)

Idioms

  • Ginseng and deer antler(参茸)
  • The seven treasures of ginseng(人参七宝)
  • Ginseng nourishes vitality(人参补气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years as a tonic and rejuvenating herb.
  • The character 葠 is a variant form specifically referring to the ginseng plant, often used interchangeably with 参.
  • In Chinese culture, ginseng symbolizes health, longevity, and vitality, often given as a precious gift.

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