蒳 (nà) - A type of aromatic plant & historically used to refer to a fragrant herb,

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蒳 · nà

A type of aromatic plant;

historically used to refer to a fragrant herb, possibly similar to patchouli or other scented plants.

A type of aromatic planthistorically used to refer to a fragrant herb,

Usage highlights

Na herbNa incenseNa leafFragrant naBetel leaf na

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a fragrant herb called na (蒳).
  • Some traditional incense contains na herb (蒳草).
  • This plant was used in perfumery (蒳香).

Collocations

  • Na herb(蒳草)
  • Na incense(蒳香)
  • Na leaf(蒳叶)
  • Fragrant na(香蒳)
  • Betel leaf na(蒟蒻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as an aromatic plant used in traditional medicine and perfumery.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language, primarily of historical and botanical interest.

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