Is 蔨 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this is a rare character primarily found in classical texts and specialized botanical contexts.

What kind of plant does 蔨 refer to?

It typically refers to plants in the Solanum genus, particularly black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), which has both medicinal and potentially toxic properties.

Would 蔨 be suitable for a personal name?

While botanically interesting, it's quite rare and may cause pronunciation and recognition issues. More common plant characters are generally preferred for names.

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蔨 · juàn

A type of plant, specifically referring to the Solanum nigrum (black nightshade) or similar plants in the Solanum genus.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

black nightshadeSolanum plantmedicinal herbwild plantplant species

Synonyms

龙葵— black nightshade (more common name)
苦蔨— bitter nightshade

Usage & contexts

Examples

The black nightshade plant (蔨) grows wild in many regions.
Some species of Solanum (蔨属) have medicinal properties.
Traditional medicine sometimes uses this herb (蔨草).

Collocations

black nightshade(蔨)
Solanum plant(蔨属)
medicinal herb(蔨草)
wild plant(野蔨)
plant species(蔨种)

Cultural background

FAQ

Appears in classical Chinese texts referring to specific plants in the Solanum genus.
Used in traditional Chinese medicine for various herbal preparations.
Considered a relatively rare character in modern usage.

蔨 (juàn) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the