(wēi) - A type of plant or weed & refers to a specific kind of vegetation, possibly

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wēi | 12 strokes | radical:

· wēi

A type of plant or weed;

refers to a specific kind of vegetation, possibly with entwining or climbing characteristics.

A type of plant or weedrefers to a specific kind of vegetation, possibly

Usage highlights

Dense weedsEntwining plantsMountain vegetationObscure herbsOvergrown plants

Synonyms

  • grass; herb
  • vine; creeper

Antonyms

  • tree; wood (larger, woody plants)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path was overgrown with dense weeds (葨草).
  • Botanists study various plant species including lesser-known ones like 葨.
  • Traditional medicine sometimes utilizes obscure herbs (葨类植物).

Collocations

  • Dense weeds(葨草)
  • Entwining plants(葨蔓)
  • Mountain vegetation(山葨)
  • Obscure herbs(葨类)
  • Overgrown plants(葨蕪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing flora and natural landscapes.
  • Represents the diversity of plant life in traditional Chinese botanical knowledge.
  • Sometimes used metaphorically for obscure or lesser-known things.

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