(qiū) - A type of plant & specifically refers to the Chinese quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis)

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qiū | 14 strokes | radical:

· qiū

A type of plant;

specifically refers to the Chinese quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) or other flowering plants.

A type of plantspecifically refers to the Chinese quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis)

Usage highlights

Chinese quince蓲 plant蓲 flower蓲 tree蓲 fruit

Synonyms

  • 木瓜Chinese quince (more common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese quince (蓲) produces fragrant flowers.
  • Some ancient texts mention the 蓲 plant for medicinal use.
  • The garden features various flowering shrubs including the 蓲.

Collocations

  • Chinese quince()
  • 蓲 plant(蓲植物)
  • 蓲 flower(蓲花)
  • 蓲 tree(蓲树)
  • 蓲 fruit(蓲果)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a type of flowering plant.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage.

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