蒣 (xú) - A type of medicinal plant & also an old character for 'xu'.

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xú ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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蒣 · xú

A type of medicinal plant;

also an old character for 'xu'.

A type of medicinal plantalso an old character for 'xu'.

Usage highlights

Medicinal plantHerbal medicineAncient herbRare plant

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This herb is used in traditional medicine (蒣草).
  • The ancient text mentions this medicinal plant (古书中的蒣).
  • Some regions still use this herb (一些地区仍用蒣).

Collocations

  • Medicinal plant(蒣草)
  • Herbal medicine(蒣药)
  • Ancient herb(古蒣)
  • Rare plant(稀蒣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese medical texts as a medicinal herb.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine practices in some regions.

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