蓀 (sūn) - Sūn — refers to an aromatic plant, specifically & used in classical Chinese literature to symbolize virtue

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蓀 · sūn

Sūn — refers to an aromatic plant, specifically the fragrant grass or sweet flag (Acorus calamus);

used in classical Chinese literature to symbolize virtue and fragrance.

Sūn — refers to an aromatic plant, specificallyused in classical Chinese literature to symbolize virtue

Usage highlights

Fragrant grassSweet flagVirtuous plantAromatic herbClassical referenceLiterary symbol

Synonyms

  • 菖蒲— sweet flag, calamus (the actual plant)
  • 香草— fragrant grass, aromatic herb

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions fragrant grass (蓀草).
  • He was compared to the virtuous plant (蓀) in the poem.
  • This herb is used in traditional medicine (蓀 in medicine).
  • The garden was filled with the scent of sweet flag (蓀的香气).

Collocations

  • Fragrant grass(蓀草)
  • Sweet flag(香蓀)
  • Virtuous plant(德蓀)
  • Aromatic herb(芳蓀)
  • Classical reference(古蓀)
  • Literary symbol(文蓀)

Idioms

  • Fragrant virtue like the sweet flag(蓀芳德馨)
  • The noble grass in the marsh(泽中之蓀)
  • Pure as the aromatic plant(清如蓀草)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 蓀 often symbolizes noble character, virtue, and moral fragrance.
  • The plant was associated with scholars and gentlemen in ancient texts, representing purity and elegance.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine and incense for its aromatic properties.

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