蔐 (dí) - A variant form of 荻 (dí), referring to & also an archaic character used in ancient texts.

蔐Tone 2

dí ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

蔐 · dí

A variant form of 荻 (dí), referring to a type of reed or miscanthus grass;

also an archaic character used in ancient texts.

A variant form of 荻 (dí), referring toalso an archaic character used in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

Reed grassAncient character 蔐Variant form 蔐Miscanthus reed蔐 in classical texts

Synonyms

  • 荻— miscanthus reed; amur silvergrass
  • 芦— reed; rush
  • 葭— initial reed; young reed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned reeds (蔐草) growing by the riverbank.
  • This character is a variant form of 荻 (variant of 荻).
  • Scholars study archaic characters like 蔐 (archaic character 蔐) in classical literature.

Collocations

  • Reed grass(蔐草)
  • Ancient character 蔐(古字蔐)
  • Variant form 蔐(异体字蔐)
  • Miscanthus reed(蔐芦)
  • 蔐 in classical texts(典籍中的蔐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蔐 is primarily known as a variant character for 荻, which refers to miscanthus reeds commonly found in wetlands.
  • This character appears in some classical Chinese texts and is considered an archaic form.
  • Reeds (荻/蔐) have symbolic meanings in Chinese poetry, often representing autumn, transience, or rustic landscapes.

FAQ