(yuán) - A type of plant, possibly referring to a & also used in ancient texts for certain plants.

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yuán | 13 strokes | radical:

· yuán

A type of plant, possibly referring to a specific herb or grass;

also used in ancient texts for certain plants.

A type of plant, possibly referring to aalso used in ancient texts for certain plants.

Usage highlights

Yuan plantYuan herbAncient yuanRare yuan

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a plant called yuan (蒝).
  • This herb is known in traditional medicine (蒝草).
  • Botanists study rare plants like yuan (蒝).

Collocations

  • Yuan plant(蒝草)
  • Yuan herb(蒝药)
  • Ancient yuan(古蒝)
  • Rare yuan(稀蒝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a plant name.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts, primarily of historical interest.

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