蕂 (shèng) - Sesame — refers to the sesame plant, particularly

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Sesame — refers to the sesame plant, particularly in the context of herbal medicine or botany.

Sesame — refers to the sesame plant, particularly

Usage highlights

Sesame plantSesame seedsSesame oilMedicinal sesameWild sesame

Synonyms

  • 芝麻— sesame (common term)
  • 麻— hemp; sesame (broader term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Sesame seeds are used in cooking (芝麻).
  • Sesame oil is a common ingredient (麻油).
  • The sesame plant has medicinal properties (蕂麻).

Collocations

  • Sesame plant(蕂麻)
  • Sesame seeds(蕂子)
  • Sesame oil(蕂油)
  • Medicinal sesame(药蕂)
  • Wild sesame(野蕂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 蕂 is primarily used in botanical and medicinal contexts.
  • It is a less common variant or specific reference to sesame plants in traditional texts.

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